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?

? Be competent across a range of mobile plant to possibly include ADT, Wheeled Loader and tracked machines.

? Demonstrate the willingness and aptitude to operate large processing equipment.

? 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 2 Mineral Processing Mobile and Static Plant Operator with an approved Apprenticeship training provider.

? The bulk of the training will take place at one of our Devon sites. However, the Apprentice may need to attend some training days off site at approved Apprenticeship training providers Training centre during the apprenticeship. These days will be spread across the apprenticeship and more information on this will be provided during the recruitment process.

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 going on to work 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 course duration

24 Months

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 16,580.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Great Torrington EX38 8QA: 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