Kickstart Your Career in Construction with Heidelberg Materials! Higher Apprentice Location: Chipping Sodbury Salary: £25,084 Benefits: £1,200 Signing Bonus and £3,000 Completion Bonus Earn While You Learn: Gain a Level 5 in Mineral Product Technician End Role of Apprenticeship: Area Technical Supervisor Start Date: September 2026 Training to become a Mineral Products Technician (Trainee Supervisor) This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway to becoming a Area Technical Supervisor. You'll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of our concrete business, supported by expert mentorship and formal training. You'll develop the technical and professional skills needed for a successful career in the construction industry. Real Work, Real Experience You'll be employed from day one, working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that shape the built environment within our Technical department. You'll gain practical, hands-on experience in a Technical role. Structured Learning Alongside your job, you'll study part-time with a university. Your learning is directly linked to your role, so you'll see how theory applies in practice and vice versa. What You'll Be Doing Working alongside the Site Manager, you'll gain hands-on experience and structured training across key operational areas: Health & Safety: Support safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture through reporting and engagement. Environmental Management: Assist with permit compliance, resource-saving initiatives, and community liaison activities. Quality Assurance: Work with the technical team to maintain product quality and operational efficiency. Compliance: Help ensure all activities meet legal and company standards. Operations & Production: Contribute to production targets, support plant and machinery management, and drive continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Education: 80 UCAS points, 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English & Science Driving Licence: Full UK licence (or working towards it) Skills: Self-starter, team player, excellent communicator, flexible and proactive Why Join Us? Structured Learning & Mentorship: Benefit from a clear development plan and ongoing support from experienced professionals who are committed to helping you grow. Global Impact: Be part of a leading international company driving sustainable innovation in the construction industry. Hands-On Experience: Gain practical, real-world experience on major projects while learning from industry experts. Career Progression: Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in commercial construction, with opportunities to advance within the business. Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more) Wellbeing and Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities Application and Process Submit your application: Simply apply direct Pre-recorded interview: Complete a short online video interview Interview and insight day: Attend a short visit to site and a face to face interview, and where you will prepare a 10 minute presentation Assessment day: Attend an assessment Center which will involve team building exercises Ready to Build Your Future? Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Mineral Products Technician with Heidelberg Materials.