Job Description

Build a career in the minerals industry to help shape the world around you.

Sibelco is a global leader in material solutions. Sibelco sources, transforms and distributes specialty industrial minerals such as silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine, and is a leader in glass recycling. Sibelco's solutions support the progress of modern life and serve industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers and water purification. The Sibelco Group operates sites in 32 countries, with a team of around 5,000 people.

The quarrying and mineral products industry is the UK's largest manufacturing sector. It's the bedrock of construction and the built environment, from extracting and processing minerals to making building minerals. It also supports many vital sectors such as agriculture, automotive, pharmaceuticals and technology.

Sibelco aims to provide a

truly diverse workplace where every employee can be themselves through bringing their unique perspectives to work,

and we are looking for Apprentices to join the teams at our clay quarries based in Devon. So, whatever your interests, be part of an industry that's essential to our everyday lives.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

? Sample preparation - Have a good understanding of the methodology used to conduct the sample analysis, the associated calculations, the expected result and the required accuracy and precision

? Analysis of samples - Follow laboratory procedures on various sample types, as submitted, in order to produce accurate, reproducible results

? Analytical instrument operation - Have a good understanding of the principles of operations of the instruments within job holder area of work

? Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards are adhered to.

? Support in ensuring that all processing activities and production demands are satisfied.

? Be responsible for rigorously applying Sibelco UK's H&S Policy ensuring systems, standards and written systems are applied at all times maintaining a strong health and safety culture.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

? The Apprentice will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Laboratory Technician course with an approved Apprenticeship training provider

? Training will be delivered in a blended format, with online learning and face to face sessions taking place in the workplace.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

? Sibelco UK Ltd has a proud history of training apprentices over many years with many previous apprentices working in the business. We aim to try and work with all of our Apprentices after they have completed and passed their Apprenticeship. Where this is not possible we will provide support to the Apprentice to assist them in finding another role within the industry.

Expected duration

24 Months

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 16,580.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newton Abbot TQ12 3PR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Why do you want to work for the Sibelco Group? What appeals to you about this role?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person