Apprentice Fitters - 2 Mechanical Engineers, 1 Electrical
Hanson Cement
Lancashire (BB7 4QF)
Closes on Monday 30 March 2026
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
Heidelberg Materials welcomes applications from those interested in Mechatronic Apprenticeships at our Ribblesdale Works.
- Wage
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£22,220 a year
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27 days holiday Pension with generous employer contributions Voluntary Life assurance Access to discounted private medical benefits Online employee discount platform. Cycle to work scheme
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday,
8am to 4pm,
Friday,
9am to 12:30pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
The role will be primarily outside based, working alongside our highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineers, at our modern manufacturing plant.
Duties will involve:
- Maintenance and repair of all plant machinery and equipment
- Adhering to health and safety and company rules and regulations
Where you'll work
Hanson Cement Ribblesdale
Ribblesdale Works, West Bradford Road
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 4QF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
The apprenticeship will consist of the following qualifications:
- Year 1 of your apprenticeship will consist of full-time training at Training 2000 Ltd. to attain a Level2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence). Followed by
- Years 2 to 4 company based to attain Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Development Competence).
- During your apprenticeship you will complete a further education qualification resulting in a minimum of BTEC Level 3 diploma in Engineering
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 GCSEs required inc Maths, English Science (grade c)
- 5 GCSEs required inc Science Maths English (grade c)
- English (grade c)
- Maths (grade c)
- Science Subject (grade c)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- enthusiastic
- committed
- passionate
About this employer
Hanson, trading as Heidelberg Materials, produces aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials from over 300 UK production sites. We employ over 3,500 people in a wide range of roles and we are part of the Heidelberg Cement Group. Our aim is to be a leading sustainable business. We are committed to being fair, respectful and inclusive and are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in working safely and sustainably.
After this apprenticeship
During the 3 years at Hanson Cement you will obtain practical experience and knowledge whilst working alongside our highly skilled Maintenance Engineers, on our modern manufacturing plant, building up an electronic portfolio of evidence to reflect on your experience gained and proving competence to cover the national standards of the Engineering Awarding body. When the Technical Certificate, Level 2 Foundation Competence and Level 3 Development Competence have been achieved, you will be qualified to become a Mechatronic Maintenance Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURNLEY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016923.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 March 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.