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Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

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Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
West Deeping Quarry in West Deeping, Peterborough
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Closing date: 21st March, 2020

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in the UK and Ireland. We operate two cement plants, around 80 quarries, 40 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete and mortar plants, nine concrete and clay products plants, four contract surfacing businesses, six import/export terminals and two slate production facilities.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join our friendly team based at our workshop, West Deeping Quarry, Peterborough.

We are looking for:

• Enthusiasm for machinery and mechanics, with a love for all things mechanical.
• Comfortable dealing with a variety of people.
• Friendly and personable.
• Good organisation skills and willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail with problem solving skills.
• You must also have a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade C or above (or level 5 or above on the new grading scheme) including Maths, English and Science.

In return, we guarantee the opportunity to build skills, gain knowledge and experience through 'in-role' training with individual mentoring and a tailored development programme. You will receive time out to attend college and a nationally recognised qualification at the end of your apprenticeship.

You will be expected to demonstrate the following behaviours throughout the apprenticeship:

• Take responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partners.
• Maintain site house-keeping to a high standard.
• Actively engage in learning opportunities within the many departments which you will work within.
• Support all teams by participating fully in placements.
• Display effective communications and relationship building with all colleagues.
• Take ownership for your own development.
• Fully complete all college work and work-based learning assignments to the best of your ability.
• Look for and act on continuous development opportunities.
• Look for ways to continually learn and develop.

We are committed to offering a permanent position upon the completion of your apprenticeship with us and endeavour to support all of our colleagues to gain the career they want. We offer a competitive salary, excellent holiday entitlements, employer contributory pension and life assurance scheme.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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