Apprentice Fitter - tarmac/TP/112/7352

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Tamworth (B78 3DH)

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

Posted on 12 January 2026

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Summary

If you're hands-on, love solving problems, and have a passion for how things work, a Trainee Fitter role at Tarmac could be the perfect fit for you! This role plays a vital part in keeping our production plants running safely, efficiently, and reliably supporting the manufacture of essential construction materials used across the UK. 

Wage

£17,150 a year

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday Shifts 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 apprenticeship
  • Supporting the maintenance team in carrying out planned and reactive mechanical repairs
  • Performing daily checks and mechanical testing to ensure equipment reliability
  • Diagnosing faults and assisting with breakdown response and resolution
  • Contributing ideas to improve plant performance and operational efficiency
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, with a strong focus on health and safety
  • 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

Hints Quarry
Hints
Tamworth
B78 3DH

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

  • Fitter

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005095.

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Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

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