Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance Technician

BREEDON GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Hereford (HR2 6LD)

Closes in 5 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

Have you always had that knack for practical, hands-on tasks? Are you often curious about how things are made and why things work? As an Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you’ll support the vital need to uphold quarry and cement site production.

Wage

£20,500 a year

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• Pension • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top • Share Saver Scheme • Life Assurance • Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

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

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 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

  • You’ll be dismantling, examining, replacing, and reassembling mechanical and electrical systems and components
  • Servicing and maintaining equipment
  • Working on big yellow machinery to equipment that deals with dust, there will be lots to learn

Where you'll work

Hereford Ready Mix Plant
Chapel Road
Hereford
HR2 6LD

Training

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

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

You will complete a Level 3 advanced Engineering Technician apprenticeship, where you will complete a 4 year programme. You will gain:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

You will attend the Hereford Campus at Hereford, Ludlow and North Shropshire College 2 days a week in year 1 and 1 day a week in year 2 and 3.

More training information

In year one, you will concentrate on developing foundation engineering skills, such as:

  • Milling and Turning: Mastering precision machining techniques.
  • Maintenance: Developing skills to maintain and repair mechanical systems.
  • Electrical Installation: Learning wiring and electrical systems for industrial applications.
  • Hand Fitting: Gaining proficiency in assembling, aligning, and finishing components.

In years two and three, your time at college reduces to one day a week, allowing you to focus more on applying your skills in the workplace. During these years, you’ll build on your first-year experience, diving deeper into specialised areas of engineering, supported by expert tutors and workplace mentors within our engineering classrooms and labs.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any (grade Minimum 4)
  • Any (grade Minimum 4)
  • English (grade Minimum 4)
  • Maths (grade 6/B)
  • Science (grade Minimum 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. Our GB division comprises fully-integrated aggregates and downstream products businesses throughout the UK . We supply aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete & mortar and concrete blocks, together with a range of specialist building products including clay bricks and tiles, other clay products, decorative aggregates and Welsh slate, which are sold throughout the UK and Ireland.

http://www.breedongroup.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There are opportunities to not only become a qualified mechanical maintenance technician, but also progress into area and management roles.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010150.

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Closes in 5 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.