Job Description

Tobermore are now recruiting for an Apprentice Maintenance Fitter at our Lough Fea Quarry!

University isn't the only route to a good career and qualifications.


Come and study at our

"Be more @ Tobermore"

apprenticeships scheme, which combines structured on-the-job experience in conjunction with your chosen college.


Tobermore is a Northern Ireland based paving & walling manufacturer, that sells world class products to homeowners, merchants and construction professionals. We are seeking quality apprentices that are "mechanically minded" to join our team at Lough Fea Quarry, just outside Cookstown.


You will

gain real life experience and understanding

of our production process and its technical elements. You will have day release to attend college and you will

receive a 3rd level qualification.

Successful apprentices will work within Tobermore's Maintenance Team and the wider Lough Fea Team and will have designated mentors throughout their training.

What's in it for you?

As an apprentice you can expect to receive an extra 1 on top of the National Apprentice Wage for your age! Apprentice rate is 7.55 per hour plus 1 =

8.55 per hour

Annual bonus scheme

Shift details:

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (40 hours p/week) You will be contracted 40 hours per week which will include your time release to college.

Why Tobermore?

Along with the great pay, you'll enjoy opportunities for growth and training. We also offer a range of extra benefits to make your time with us even better:


Private healthcare from day 1 with Vitality


Employee Assistance Programme from day 1 with BHSF


? Enhanced annual leave entitlement and additional loyalty holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to technology and cycle to work schemes


Uniform pack


Length of service gifts


??? Enhanced family friendly leave


Employee savings scheme


Employee discount scheme

If you would like to speak to a member of the HR team to find out more, you can contact us on:

Phone -

02879642411

WhatsApp/Message -

07594645495

Email -

hr@tobermore.co.uk

About The Role

What Year 1 & 2 will look like:

You can expect to get real life, hands on experience and learn as you go. You will be supported and mentored through job shadowing and work participation. You will gain experience in all aspects of our production process at our quarry. When you start with us Day 1 will involve your initial Health and Safety and HR training. Throughout the year - you will complete various online Training through our Litmos e-learning system.


In Year 1-2 you will rotate in the areas listed below:

Lough Fea Quarry

Static processing plant to refine raw aggregate quarried from surrounding land holdings. Primary and secondary crushing machines plus modern washing and screening machinery. All finished products are used for above manufacturing plants in Tobermore head site.

Mobile machinery

We have a vast array of machinery from loading shovels to the dumpers.

Mobile Quarry Plant

We have various screens used for sand production that you will learn how to maintain. These machines are typical in all quarries.

Static quarry Plant

We are a working quarry which extracts material from the ground and crushes to sand. There are many machines involved in this process from crushing to screening to stockpiling.

Throughout your Apprenticeship - we will train you to complete the following tasks as part of the role:

Welding & fabrication Cutting/burning Hydraulic and pneumatics Planned maintenance inspections Planned maintenance schedules Removing and replacing machinery parts Using various power tools to complete tasks

Required Criteria

You will need to have applied / or been accepted to your chosen college to study a relevant Engineering course 6 GSCE'S grade C or above (or expect to have by August 2025 - please note, we will also consider applications that don't have the full 6 GCSE's) Interest in Mechanical Manufacturing Good Communication Skills Problem Solving Skills Self Motivated

Desired Criteria

Demonstrate practical hands on approach Working Towards obtaining Provisional/ driving license

Skills Needed

Motivating, Problem Solving, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Communication

About The Company

Our History

Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942.


We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving - or 'Pavia', as it was originally called.


Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products.


Achieving 85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.

Company Culture

Our People

To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland.


We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees.


Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people.


Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements.


We only recruit people who share our values.

Company Benefits

You Grow... We Grow It's true. Continuous improvement lies at the heart of Tobermore's ethos. We encourage our staff to reach their potential through training in a supportive and fulfilling environment. At Tobermore, we take great pride in providing everyone with the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to do great things. We want to give our employees the opportunity to build on the already great skills and experience that they bring with them. View our employee perks below, dependent on the role.


Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Opportunity to travel, Remote working, Free parking, Free work laptop, Open office, Company retreats, Competitive salary, Event tickets, Long service recognition

Salary

Not disclosed