Mobile and Static Processing Plant Apprentice Longcliffe Quarries
Longcliffe is a great place to work, with many long serving teams. We are a family-owned quarrying business that is passionately committed to the environment and the local community. We are offering a competitive package including, contributary pension scheme, heavily subsidised access to leisure centres and Simply Health medical cover. Working as part of the quarry &/or processing teams, learning through on-the-job experience within a tailored development programme.
Closing date: today
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40 to £21,673.60
24 days per year holiday
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates -
Working week
Varied shift hours, Monday to Friday. TBC
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Oct 2023
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Date posted
01 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000195256
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Working as part of the processing plant team
Gaining a grounding in working safely and attending various SHE training. - Learning on the job about how different pieces of processing equipment works, and how to operate and control it using the software.
- Getting an overview of quarrying and processing operations.
- Gaining an understanding of the high specification technical constraints required of the finished product and the role of quality control.
- Working as part of the quarry &/or processing teams, learning through on-the-job experience within a tailored development programme
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto all the mandatory training covering safety, health & welfare, environmental & quality compliance. They will be trained up in the safe use of various plant, and the MPQC Level 2 Diploma in Mineral Product Processing Operations. In addition, a wide range of developmental training will be on offer, such as IOSH Working Safely, Mental Health Awareness and Geotechnical Awareness. Training will be varied between 3 occastions in Nottingham, Webinar delivery using Zoom and Teams and on site training from internal and external trainers.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The expectation will be that upon successful completion, the candidate will become a qualified mobile or fixed processing plant operative, and will drop into one of the many appropriate operational roles.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9 (A*-C)) Desired
About the employer
Employer
Longcliffe Quarries
Address
Longcliffe Quarries
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 4BZ
Training
Training provider
MINERAL PRODUCTS QUALIFICATIONS COUNCIL
Apprenticeship standard
Mineral processing mobile and static plant operator
Level 2 (GCSE)
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