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** Mechanical Engineering Apprentice – 4‑Year Programme
**** Kick-start your engineering career with a hands-on apprenticeship where you'll learn, grow, and help keep a major manufacturing plant running!
** If so, this apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career.
** What You’ll Be Doing
**** Year 1 – Full-Time College
** You’ll begin your journey by building strong technical foundations through full-time study s includes key mechanical engineering principles, health & safety, and workshop skills—all designed to prepare you for real-world engineering challenges.
** Years 2–4 – Become Part of the Engineering Team
** From year two, you’ll be based on site, working alongside experienced engineers to develop your practical skills. You'll gain confidence as you:
** Monitor and maintain plant equipment
** to ensure smooth and safe operations
** Work to a preventative maintenance schedule**, helping keep equipment reliable and efficient
** Respond quickly to breakdowns**, learning how to diagnose faults and get machinery back up and running
** Support improvements and modifications**, including manufacturing or adapting parts to enhance production performance
** Learn how engineering supports the entire manufacturing process
** This hands-on experience will give you a deep understanding of how a modern production plant operates—and the essential role engineers play every day.
** What You’ll Gain
*** A nationally recognised engineering qualification
* Real-world engineering experience from day one
* Support and mentoring from an experienced engineering team
* Skills in problem-solving, maintenance, and continuous improvement
* A strong foundation for a long-term career in mechanical engineeringW
** ho We’re Looking For
*** This could be a great fit if you are:
* Interested in how machines work
* A practical thinker who enjoys fixing and improving things
* Keen to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on
* Able to work well in a team and follow safety processes

Apply now and begin your journey towards becoming a skilled Mechanical Engineer.

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At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

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