Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries, which has a cement plant in the Staffordshire Moorlands, has launched its 2024 apprenticeship scheme with dozens of opportunities available.
The company is seeking to recruit to 74 positions this year, building towards around 200 active roles across the business.
Two types of qualification are on offer – Higher Apprenticeships, which require A-levels or the equivalent of 80 UCAS points, and Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) which require five GCSEs.
They are being offered in the electrical engineering, heavy vehicle, higher apprenticeship, materials lab technician and mechanical engineering specialisms.
New opportunities being offered as part of the 2024 scheme include project management, contract writing and quantity surveyor.
Apprenticeships in Staffordshire are based at either the Cauldon Cement Plant, between Leek and Ashbourne, and Newbold Quarry in Burton upon Trent.
James Roberts, HR Director for Aggregate Industries, said: “We are delighted to be offering a broad range of apprenticeships again this year.
“There is a real need to attract the next generation of young people to become the future colleagues and leaders of Aggregate Industries.
“Across the construction industry as a whole we recognise that there is an ageing workforce and there remains huge demand to fill roles across all specialisms.
“The great advantage of an apprenticeship is it offers a fantastic opportunity to those seeking out a career to learn essential skills through first-hand on-the-ground experience, alongside studying for and gaining a qualification – all while earning.
“We have a clear drive to continue to evolve and lead the way in decarbonising the construction industry through accelerating green growth and having more sustainable operations.
“We know this is something that is important to many young people, especially when it comes to something as important as a career choice.
“I’m really looking forward to welcoming the next generation of our workforce during 2024.”
Katie Eyre, a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Cauldon Cement Plant, said: “I chose the apprenticeship route as you get to gain experience alongside the theoretical side. The best thing is the hands-on side. You get to learn from experienced people on the job who have a varied range of skill sets.
“Aggregate Industries is really welcoming and you are helped all along the way. It’s a great place to learn and I would recommend it to anyone.”
Applications for the apprenticeship scheme are being accepted now. Virtual candidate assessments will take place after which successful candidates will be invited to on-site assessment days in the Spring.
Aggregate Industries’ careers webpage is available here.
- Earlier this month, Daily Focus reported that Aggregate Industries has agreed a four-year deal with Johnson Tiles to recycle waste ceramics into cement. Read more here.
