Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
HOLCIM UK LIMITED
Ashbourne, Bardon Hill, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Closes in 25 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
Posted on 26 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Kick-start your career with a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship at Holcim UK! Earn while you learn, working alongside experienced engineers to maintain, repair and improve the machinery that keeps our operations moving. Gain hands-on experience, a recognised qualification and help build a more sustainable future.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Thursday 9 September 2027
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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8
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
- Work alongside experienced mechanical engineers and fitters to learn how machinery and equipment operate.
- Assist with installing, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, gearboxes and pipework.
- Support planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to keep our sites running safely and efficiently.
- Help identify and diagnose mechanical faults, learning how to solve problems and get equipment working again.
- Learn how to use engineering tools, equipment and techniques safely and effectively.
- Assist with replacing and repairing mechanical components under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
- Work with engineering teams to improve equipment performance, efficiency and reliability.
- Follow health and safety procedures, identifying and reporting any unsafe equipment or working conditions.
- Support projects focused on innovation, sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of our operations.
- Develop practical engineering skills through hands-on experience, alongside academic learning and training towards a recognised qualification.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Hulland Ward, Smith Hall Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 3ET
- Aggregate Industries, Bardon Hill, LE67 1TL
- East Cranmore Lane East Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4RA
- Shipham Gorge, Chedder, Somerset, BS27 3DQ
- Torr Works, East Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EEF LIMITED
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
About this employer
About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
https://www.holcim.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
- Free 24/7 remote GP service
- Opportunities for career progression
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees - Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping product
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll have the skills, experience and recognised qualification to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career.
You could progress into a role as a qualified Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Engineer, helping to keep our sites running safely and efficiently.
As you gain experience, there may be opportunities to develop into more specialist roles, such as Mechanical Technician, Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager.
At Holcim UK, we're passionate about developing our people. You'll have opportunities to continue learning, build your expertise and explore career progression across our UK operations and the wider Holcim Group.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EEF LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061000.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
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