Apprentice Mobile Plant Operative

Summary

Comprehensive training plan & enhance future prospects within the industry

Annual wage

£17,500 a year

Annual pay rises Competitive pension and 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays) Career development and support from day one

Training course

Material processing plant operator (level 2)

Hours

Days to be confirmed 8.30am- 5.00pm (Flexibility required)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Operate static plant to carry out tasks in line with process operations, regulations, manufacturers guidance, mobile plant operating specifications, and company policies and procedures
Conduct prestart and routine safety checks on the equipment and the working area in line with regulations, company policies and procedures
Carry out static plant operations sustainably and minimise waste
Conduct planned and preventative maintenance in line with regulations, manufacturers guidance, company policies and procedures
Plan and prepare for the task ensuring availability of equipment and resources
Complete handover requirements
Keep stakeholders such as colleagues and line managers informed about materials processing work
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Process materials to meet specification
Check and maintain stocks of materials for processing
Monitor quality of raw materials and products during operation
Adjust the plant equipment to maintain quality and specification of the product

Where you’ll work

Barrow-in-Furness Concrete Plant, Breedon Southern Ramsden, Dock Road, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

LA14 2TW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MINERAL PRODUCTS QUALIFICATIONS COUNCIL

Your training course

Material processing plant operator (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Conduct pre-start checks of plant equipment.
Conduct post operation checks of plant equipment.
Identify and report environmental issues of work undertaken.
Conduct maintenance activities such as planned, preventative, predictive or reactive.
Use materials, fluids or lubricants required for operation and maintenance.
Monitor stock levels.
Monitor end product quality and report issues.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Comply with health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations and standards. Comply with safe systems of work.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
Lock off and isolate equipment or systems using Lockout, Tag out, Try out (LOTOTO) procedures.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Communicate with others verbally for example colleagues and stakeholders.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, risk assessments, equipment service records, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, checklists, pre-start and post operation check records, waste records.
Identify and take action when observing unsafe practice.
Carry out risk assessments.
Applies team working principles.
Follow handover procedures.
Use mobile plant equipment to transport materials identified for production.
Operate mobile plant.
Select and checks mobile equipment or attachment.
Identify and report issues with raw materials such as contamination.
Process products.
Operate static plant to produce a manufactured product.
Complete inspection of raw materials.
Monitor static plant processing and adjust tolerances.
Follow emergency stop procedures.
Calibrate equipment prior to use.
Check and confirm raw materials into the correct location.
Conduct pre-start checks of plant equipment.
Conduct post operation checks of plant equipment.
Identify and report environmental issues of work undertaken.
Conduct maintenance activities such as planned, preventative, predictive or reactive.
Use materials, fluids or lubricants required for operation and maintenance.
Monitor stock levels.
Monitor end product quality and report issues.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Comply with health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations and standards. Comply with safe systems of work.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
Lock off and isolate equipment or systems using Lockout, Tag out, Try out (LOTOTO) procedures.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Communicate with others verbally for example colleagues and stakeholders.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, risk assessments, equipment service records, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, checklists, pre-start and post operation check records, waste records.
Identify and take action when observing unsafe practice.
Carry out risk assessments.
Applies team working principles.
Follow handover procedures.

Your training plan

Material processing plant operator Level 2 apprenticeship standard.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Potential Qualifications include;

Level 2 Diploma in Mineral Products Mobile Plant Operations
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction)
Level 2 Diploma in Mineral Products Processing Operations
Level 2 Diploma in Precast Concrete Operations
Level 2 Certificate in Locomotive Activities for Mineral Products Operations
Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working
Initiative
Willing to learn
Hard working
Have a "hands on" approach

About this company

While you help us become a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, we promise to help you grow in a dynamic working environment that offers attractive working conditions and encourages personal and professional development. We understand, more than ever, that flexible working arrangements are important to our employees. For the right candidate we are open to considering part time, job share and flexible shift arrangements. We are committed to building a diverse team and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. If you are committed to safety, have a positive approach that will contribute to our great team culture, then we want to hear from you!

After this apprenticeship

Qualified Plant Operator

Aggregate Industries take great pride in training and qualifications and on completing the qualification opportunities may exist in progressing onto advance or higher apprenticeships.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MINERAL PRODUCTS QUALIFICATIONS COUNCIL

charlotte Richardson

charlotte.richardson@mpskills.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292979.

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