Breedon

Electrical and Mechanical Craft Apprentices Hope Cement Works Derbyshire At our Cement Works in Hope, Derbyshire, we are seeking an Electrical Craft Apprentice and a Mechanical Craft Apprentice, to start with us in early September 2017. You will attend a suitable 4-year course which will lead to an Advanced Apprenticeship. Year 1 of the craft apprenticeship is full time in college, learning the basic skills of the role. This covers core areas across electrical and mechanical engineering. Years 2-4 are day release at college, with the remaining time in the work place, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues putting your craft skills into practice, whilst gathering evidence for the NVQ3 log books. Year 3 will be the start of the HNC, which completes in Year 4. Hope Cement Works' Apprenticeship scheme is accredited to 'The Institute of Mechanical Engineers' and 'The Institute of Engineering & Technology'. Successful competition of this scheme will enable you to apply for the professional status of EngTech. 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 and work based learning assignments to the best of your ability * Look for and act on continuous development opportunities * Actively identify and implement improvements * Look for opportunities to positively promote Hope Cement Works * Look for ways to continually learn and develop We are looking for: * Highly motivated individuals with a passion for learning * Flair for your chosen discipline * Enthusiastic and keen learners with an adaptable style and openness to new ideas * The potential to be our future team players, supervisors and managers You must also have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or level 5 or above on the new grading scheme) including Maths, English and Science. A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance. CLOSING DATE: 15th February 2017 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

Area Production Manager North Lincolnshire / Humberside Permanent Breedon Southern require an Area Production Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be fully responsible for 5 Concrete plants in North Lincolnshire and Humberside. A hands-on management approach will be required as well as a firm focus on Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental management. Ideally you will have a mechanical understanding of Concrete Plants and associated machinery as well as a technical aptitude. You will be responsible for all aspects of production within the region encompassing; haulage, aggregate, Profit & Loss accounts, monthly reporting and Human Resource management along with other duties as required. You will be expected to directly manage and coach plant supervisors to ensure that operational sites are run safely, efficiently and that the concrete supplied is to the customer's specification. You will also need to ensure that all operational sites comply with all internal company procedures and policies that have been set out as well as legislative compliance. Responsibilities include: * Ensuring that operational sites run safely in accordance with Company policy, procedures and standards * Ensure that the monthly toolbox talks are rolled out * Near misses/unsafe acts are being recorded and resolved * Ensure that all internal and external inspections/audits are carried out and any resulting actions are resolved in a timely manner * To carry out monthly site inspections * To ensure that regular preventative maintenance is carried out * Managing costs in line with your budget We are looking for someone with relevant Industry experience and a working knowledge of Production, Operational, Commercial and Distribution processes. You will hold an advantage if you also have a working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental policies with some Technical knowledge. The right individual must have a desire to succeed, a willingness to work and be customer focussed. We offer competitive terms and other benefits associated with a progressive employer. Breedon is an equal opportunity employer. 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