Mechanical Apprentice Asphalt Plant - Eurovia

Introduction

An exciting opportunity to join the our Asphalt Plant team. To maintain the asphalt plant and mobile plant as required in order to ensure the highest levels of safety at all times and ensure the plant is available for the production of material in accordance with specified standards and customer order requirements.

About the Employer

Eurovia UK is a global contracting and production business that specialises in all forms of surfacing, plus bitumen and asphalt manufacturing into the highway, commercial and airfield sectors. We have been delivering these services for over 40 years and are focused on providing services that meet the needs of the local communities and the people we serve. Eurovia operates both a ‘vertically integrated’ and partnering approach which supports local businesses in strengthening our regional presence. We operate nationally throughout various surfacing contracts across the UK and are a major producer of bitumen related products and asphalt through our plants located in the South-East of England. We champion a circular economy approach, as we incorporate cold technology, recycling systems and the use of recycled products into our choice of materials which contribute to a better whole-life performance and a smaller environmental footprint. Eurovia is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.

What You'll Do

• Ensuring a high level of inspection and preventative maintenance is undertaken in accordance with defined preventative maintenance schedules
• Safe and timely reaction to breakdown situations
• Fabricating including welding to a high standard
• Fault investigation and rectification
• Inspection of lifting equipment/ladders/tools and equipment
• Identifying risks and hazards, identifying and implementing effective control measures
• Static and mobile plant maintenance as required
• Good time management skills – high level of flexibility including nights/weekends and callout. Willing to assist at other locations as and when required
• Team player
• Supervision of others, including sub-contractors
• A good work ethic and high standards
• Promoting and working safely, identifying and reporting “near miss” situations

Training Outcome

Our Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed to kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way.  

• Mentor allocation and guidance
• Additional training be provided

We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 5 and above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday Between 9am- 5pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.