Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
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Company HOLCIM UK LIMITED
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Provider EEF LIMITED
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Location Ashbourne, DE6 3ET
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Competitive Salary
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Sector Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref NAS-2000061000
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Application Deadline Date 20/11/2026
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Start Date 09/09/2027
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Positions Available 8
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Working Week Monday to Friday.
Brief Description
Kick-start your career with a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship at Holcim UK! Earn while you learn, working alongside experienced engineers to maintain, repair and improve the machinery that keeps our operations moving. Gain hands-on experience, a recognised qualification and help build a more sustainable future.
Future Prospects
Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll have the skills, experience and recognised qualification to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career.
You could progress into a role as a qualified Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Engineer, helping to keep our sites running safely and efficiently.
As you gain experience, there may be opportunities to develop into more specialist roles, such as Mechanical Technician, Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager.
At Holcim UK, we're passionate about developing our people. You'll have opportunities to continue learning, build your expertise and explore career progression across our UK operations and the wider Holcim Group.
Vacancy Detail
- Work alongside experienced mechanical engineers and fitters to learn how machinery and equipment operate.
- Assist with installing, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, gearboxes and pipework.
- Support planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to keep our sites running safely and efficiently.
- Help identify and diagnose mechanical faults, learning how to solve problems and get equipment working again.
- Learn how to use engineering tools, equipment and techniques safely and effectively.
- Assist with replacing and repairing mechanical components under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
- Work with engineering teams to improve equipment performance, efficiency and reliability.
- Follow health and safety procedures, identifying and reporting any unsafe equipment or working conditions.
- Support projects focused on innovation, sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of our operations.
- Develop practical engineering skills through hands-on experience, alongside academic learning and training towards a recognised qualification.