Construction Plant Operative Apprenticeship
CHEETHAM HILL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Recruiting nationally
Closes in 25 days (Monday 9 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 January 2026
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Summary
You will be working closely with the groundwork teams, apprentices will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience operating a range of plant machinery, enhancing their practical skills and understanding of site operations.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Construction plant operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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3
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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
- Assist in site operation
- Follow sit safety protocols
- Learn how to operate plant machinery
- Work closely with groundwork
- Plus, more
Where you'll work
HQ Woodhill Rd, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AR.
You will be required to travel to site across various locations in England. Need to be aged 18+ for insurance purposes.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
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.
Training schedule
Construction Plant Operative Level 2.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
- Must be aged 18+ (for insurance purposes)
- Must have a full UK driving licence
About this employer
Cheetham Hill Construction Limited is an established and experienced civil engineering, building and equipment hire contractor based in Bury, Lancashire. The Company was formed in 1966 and throughout the years we have upheld the ethos of providing a service and working together with our clients in a spirit of openness & honesty. We aim to deliver a quality service for the best value & to our Client’s specification. This has been a benefit to the Company, allowing us to secure and continually increase our amount of repeat work. Many of our management team and workforce have been with the Company for more than 15 years and we build upon this reliability and commitment to deliver continuity to our clients. We pride ourselves on building long term business relationships and working with our clients to find innovative solutions to traditional construction problems.
After this apprenticeship
Once qualified you can progress into further education/start a career in construction plant operations.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008743.
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Closes in 25 days (Monday 9 February 2026 at 11:59pm)