Technical Higher Apprentice - HS2 BBV JV

Job Introduction

Are you looking for an opportunity with a leading national business? If the answer is YES, then this could be the ideal role for you. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

At Tarmac, our people have been shaping the world around us for more than 100 years, from the roads we drive on every day, to the buildings, airports, stadiums, offices and hospitals we live in and work in. We are very proud of our history and what makes us the company we are today. We also have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue our growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of our industry.

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards. We’re looking for people who share this passion, enthusiasm and collaborative approach to join our team of over 7,000 employees across the UK.

We're looking to recruit 2 Technical Higher Apprentices commencing in September 2021 to work within our HS2 technical team at sites around but not limited to Kenilworth, Meriden and Coleshill in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to start a career on the biggest engineering project in Europe. The position will train you in all aspects of concrete technology and in particular site and laboratory testing to ensure quality and compliance for the project. The role will be field based with some laboratory testing also required. In addition you will gain a University Certificate in Concrete Technology alongside the particle hands on role that will enhance your skills and learning

Role Responsibility

In this role you will be involved in several tasks within the Tarmac technical team working on the HS2 project:

· Carrying out product sampling, equipment calibration and testing in line with procedures and British Standards on site and within the laboratory.

· Reporting relevant Key Performance Indicators

· Completing documentation and ensuring it is filed correctly as well as inputting test results into the appropriate system

· Advising management and/or supervisors when quality standards are at risk of being compromised and instigating corrective action to rectify or prevent any non-compliance

· Complying with company safety policy and promoting a high standard of safety awareness

· Promoting Tarmac and acting as a representative when with customers or stakeholders

· Delivering compliance with pre-agreed standards and QA procedures as measured in internal and external audits

· Completing your training which will consist of a University Certificate in Concrete Technology through Derby University

The Ideal Candidate

You are expected to achieve or hold a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above, three of which must be Maths, English and a Science. You should be an enthusiastic team member with a natural interest in the technical arena. Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and have a drive to succeed are all essential skills you will need demonstrate too.

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Highly competitive starting salary
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities
• Endless career opportunities after you have completed your apprenticeship as Tarmac are part of the global CRH family

If you feel you have the right aptitude to learn new skills in a working environment with formal college training to excel in the role of Business Administration Apprentice, we want to hear from you. Please click APPLY below to register your interest!

At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

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