Electrical Apprentice - tarmac/TP/67621/7231

TARMAC CEMENT AND LIME LIMITED

Buxton (SK17 8TG)

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

Posted on 12 January 2026

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Summary

As part of the Cement & Packed division of Tarmac you will play an important role in keeping UK infrastructure moving, contributing towards the successful production of cementitious products. An exciting role where you can see the outputs of your hard work all around you (quite literally!) 

Wage

£17,150 a year

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

  • Attending college to study the academic and practical elements of the role 
  • Gaining hands-on experience on site, where you can make your mark and become a vital part of the team, actively participating in breakdowns and planned maintenance work on the equipment and assets at our cement plant 
  • Helping with electrical installations, inspections, and repairs 
  • Diagnosing faults and managing breakdowns 
  • Supporting new system setups to improve productivity 
  • Keeping your workspace clean and safe 
  • Learning how to spot hazards and follow safety rules 
  • Life on site! You will work both inside and outside, sometimes in a dusty or confined environment. However, your health and safety are our number one priority and full protective clothing is provided. Your colleagues are also there to help and look out for you, as safety is everyone’s responsibility 

Where you'll work

Tunstead House
Tunstead
Buxton
SK17 8TG

Training

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

Training provider

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working

About this employer

As the UK’s leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business, we’re a unique place to work in that we influence the future of the UK. It's something we’re extremely proud of and enjoy sharing that passion with colleagues who decide to join us, whatever your background. Our hugely diverse areas of work require a broad range of skillsets, learning styles and approaches to work. We really do have a role for anyone, whether you’re practically minded and suited to hands-on roles, or better placed leading on business strategy with a keen eye for data and trends. We’re looking for good people who share our values and want to make a difference, welcoming diversity of thought, experience and skillsets.

After this apprenticeship

Electrical engineer.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005072.

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Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

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