Apprentice Plant Operator

J B CONSTRUCTION 1 LIMITED

WEST BROMWICH (B70 6BZ)

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 July 2025


Summary

JB Construction1 is a fast-growing groundwork and civil engineering specialist, expanding from under £1 million to a £35 million turnover through innovation and strategic growth.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Construction plant operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Preparation & Maintenance

  • Conducting pre-start checks on machinery (e.g. fluid levels, tyres/tracks, controls).
  • Reporting defects or faults to the supervisor or plant mechanic.
  • Cleaning the machine before and after use.
  • Refuelling and checking for leaks or wear.

Where you'll work

J B HOUSE
117 UNION STREET
WEST BROMWICH
B70 6BZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ACCXEL LIMITED

Your training course

Construction plant operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Extract information from a variety of sources for basic servicing, checks, operational and maintenance requirements.
  • Select and use tools, lubricants and equipment required for operator-level maintenance, checks, servicing and configuration requirements.
  • Identify and apply information from a range of sources so that the machine is set for the work and for the work to be carried out.
  • Identify and source materials, equipment and consumables for operational requirements.
  • Prepare and set the machine for travelling purposes.
  • Travel the machine across a range of ground, surfaces and in a range of operational environments and conditions inc. where relevant on inclines, and on and from a transporter.
  • Plan, configure and set the machine to carry out the required work activity.
  • Operate the machine in accordance with given instructions for excavating, compacting, loading, lifting, moving, discharging and placing activities relevant to the machine being used.
  • Identify, use and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supporting staff and supervisors to carry out the work safely and efficiently.
  • Carry out checks (through self and with others) that the work being carried out meets the job requirements and timescales.
  • Position, configure and shut down the machine when work activities cease and isolate and secure the machine and relevant equipment and structures to prevent unauthorised use or access.
  • Marshall the movements of a range of plant and delivery vehicles for positioning and safe movement requirements.
  • Assist in the setting up, configuring and positioning of plant to carry out specific work functions.
  • Assist in preparing and securing a transporter and the items of plant during the loading and unloading activity for transportation purposes.
  • Work in accordance with health, safety, welfare and environmental requirements, evaluate the working area and activity according to static and dynamic risk assessments and method statements, and report on unsafe situations following organisational procedures.
  • Extract information from a variety of sources for basic servicing, checks, operational and maintenance requirements.
  • Select and use tools, lubricants and equipment required for operator-level maintenance, checks, servicing and configuration requirements.
  • Identify and apply information from a range of sources so that the machine is set for the work and for the work to be carried out.
  • Identify and source materials, equipment and consumables for operational requirements.
  • Prepare and set the machine for travelling purposes.
  • Travel the machine across a range of ground, surfaces and in a range of operational environments and conditions inc. where relevant on inclines, and on and from a transporter.
  • Plan, configure and set the machine to carry out the required work activity.
  • Operate the machine in accordance with given instructions for excavating, compacting, loading, lifting, moving, discharging and placing activities relevant to the machine being used.
  • Identify, use and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supporting staff and supervisors to carry out the work safely and efficiently.
  • Carry out checks (through self and with others) that the work being carried out meets the job requirements and timescales.
  • Position, configure and shut down the machine when work activities cease and isolate and secure the machine and relevant equipment and structures to prevent unauthorised use or access.
  • Marshall the movements of a range of plant and delivery vehicles for positioning and safe movement requirements.
  • Assist in the setting up, configuring and positioning of plant to carry out specific work functions.
  • Assist in preparing and securing a transporter and the items of plant during the loading and unloading activity for transportation purposes.
  • Work in accordance with health, safety, welfare and environmental requirements, evaluate the working area and activity according to static and dynamic risk assessments and method statements, and report on unsafe situations following organisational procedures.

Your training plan

For the first week of the programme, apprentices will attend AccXel every day, for their induction period.  In this mandatory training week, you will receive health and safety training, introduction to practical work and support prior to starting on site.  Following the first week, apprentices will attend AccXel one week of every month.

Our apprenticeship combines theory and classroom learning alongside practical sessions on our unique mock-live site.  This allows our apprentices to practise their skills in a risk-free environment, prior to implementing them on a live construction site.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this company

Established in 2009, JB Construction 1 Ltd. is one of the fastest growing Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractors in the UK. From our head office located in the West Midlands, we undertake projects throughout the UK. Thanks to a customer focused approach, our experienced and dedicated team have built our strong reputation by working closely with our clients to safely deliver high quality, value-engineered projects, on time

https://www.jbconstruction1.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship


Successful apprentices can progress to:

  • Advanced roles such as Lead Plant Operator or Lifting Technician
  • Further qualifications like Level 3 Plant Maintenance or Site Supervisor
  • Gain additional CPCS/NPORS tickets to operate a wider range of machinery
  • Long-term options include becoming a Plant Instructor, Assessor, or Site Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCXEL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330263.

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Closes in 21 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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