Embarking on an apprenticeship with Hanson UK presents an opportunity to begin a fulfilling and diverse career while gaining valuable certifications. Discover their Concrete Plant apprenticeships in London and #CreateYourFuture!
About the opportunities
Hanson UK strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of the business.
As part of their commitment to promoting diversity, Hanson are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry.
We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.
If you’re interested in joining the team, Hanson encourages you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn’t perfectly align with the job description.
Here are the concrete plant apprenticeships currently available in London:
Concrete Plant Apprenticeship – Kings Cross
Concrete Plant Apprenticeship – Croydon
Benefits
- Excellent remuneration packages.
- Various incentive bonus schemes.
- 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).
- Paid day off to Volunteer every year.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Family friendly policies such as enhanced Maternity/Paternity, and other policies including Parental leave, Neonatal care, Adoption.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential advice/support 24/7.
- Trained mental health first aiders.
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance, free eye tests.
- Leading pension scheme offering with generous contributions from Hanson.
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays, gym memberships, and much more.
- Access to discounted private medical benefits.
- Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career.
- A comprehensive structured induction program.
- Experience within a well-respected global market leader.
Responsibilities
To carry out an apprenticeship in concrete production and site operation, attending college on a day release program. The concrete plant apprentice’s main duties include learning the full extent of the production of quality concrete.
Starting with the basic operation of the whole site progressing to concrete production by means of the concrete batching processes and machinery.
Phase one:
- To learn and build a full understanding of the layout of the site, and to understand the function of each of the components, storage, drainage, traffic management, parking areas within the site.
- To learn their use and what is required to keep these areas clean, safe, and operational.
- This will include the use of the site wheeled loading shovel to feed stock to the plant, including the required maintenance of the machine.
- Carrying out general housekeeping around the site and some routine maintenance on the plant.
- Helping to ensure the safe and efficient running of the site in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Environmental Legislation.
Phase Two:
- To learn the processes required in the production of concrete, to learn the concrete plant computerized batching systems, to batch concrete within our QSRMC accreditation and while also helping to maintaining our ISO9001 accreditation.
- To learn the maintenance requirement of the plant and help with the completion of the site routine documentation for health and safety, environmental logs, and operational checks.
- To effectively learn to operate the plant loading shovel to the standards required by company to be accredited to the MQPC level 2 NVQ.
Skills / Experience
- Computer literate, able to use Microsoft applications.
- A good communicator either on the phone or when talking to people face to face.
- The ability to supervise contractors, visitors and haulers on site.
- Experience not needed as full training will be given.
- English and Math’s GCSE grade C or above.
- Full driving license.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for these fantastic apprenticeship opportunities, click the links below and apply for the opportunity that’s right for you!
Concrete Plant Apprenticeship – Kings Cross
Concrete Plant Apprenticeship – Croydon
