Scroll down this page for more details on what to include in your application and the recruitment process.
Applications close: 10 March 2025
Our higher apprenticeships typically take 2-3 years to complete.
The 5% Club
We are a platinum member of The 5% Club, which recognises our commitment and development of employees through our graduate programme, apprenticeships and work placements.
What is a higher apprenticeship?
Higher apprenticeships are actual paid jobs that are a real alternative to traditional university study.
You’ll will gain skills in your chosen career working with experienced professionals and study towards an industry recognised qualification.
Higher apprenticeships start from level 4, the equivalent of a foundation degree, and go up level 7 for postgraduate training.
Our higher apprenticeships
Quantity surveying technician (level 4)
This apprenticeship can be topped up to a BSc (Hons) quantity surveying and commercial management with no fees.
Gain skills: construction technology, sustainability, contracts, procurement, cost control, financial reporting, data analysis, administration, health and safety.
This apprenticeship can be topped up to a BSc (Hons) mineral products management with no fees.
Gain skills: mineral extraction, operational systems, communications technology, quality control, sustainability, technical reporting, critical decision making, health and safety.
Our higher apprenticeships lead to many careers including quarry managers, plant managers, engineering managers, production managers, production supervisors, electrical supervisors and operations analysts.
Higher Apprentice Ben Walpole shares his experience
Higher Apprentice Ben Walpole shares his experience
Quarry tour with higher apprentice Daniel Kitchen
Quarry tour with Danial Kitchen, a higher apprentice mineral products technician
Submit your application by clicking on the vacancy you want apply form at the top of this page. Attach a cover and CV highlighting your qualifications, skills and experience, and reasons for applying to us.
Pre-recorded interview
You’ll then be invited to take part in a pre-recorded video interview and record your responses to a series of questions. This will help us assess your communication skills, motivation and suitability for the role.
Online assessment
If your application meets the initial criteria, you will be asked to complete an online assessment to test your numerical, problem solving and analytical skills. Interview and insight day
You’ll then be invited to an interview and insight day and be asked to prepare a 10-minute presentation on a relevant topic in advance, which will help us assess your research, communications and presentation skills. You will then attend an interview with two senior managers focusing on your skills, competencies and experience. Following the interview, you will have a chance to get a firsthand look at our industry and learn more about our business.
Assessment day
If you successfully progress past these stages of the recruitment process, you'll be invited to an assessment day that will include:
Interactive workshops: Exercises that simulate real job scenarios and challenges.
Group discussions: Activities to demonstrate teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Written assessment: A one-hour written task on health and safety.
Application outcome
We will contact you to let you know whether you are successful. Good luck!
If you would like to know about our higher apprenticeships, please contact our recruitment team
The 5% Club (platinum) / Armed Forces Covenant (silver) / Disability Confident / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (foundation) / Mineral Products Qualifications Council / Youth Employment UK / Career Transition Partnership / School Outreach / Gradcracker / Well being for Life
Compensation package
Competitive salaries / Company and individual performance bonus / Generous pension scheme, up to 15 per cent / Life assurance cover
Health and wellbeing
Employee assistance programme / Mental health first aiders / Cycle to work scheme / Employee benefits including gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted private health cover
Social value
One paid volunteering day each year / Allyship Network / Network of Women / LGBT+ Network / Armed Forces Network / Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)
Family friendly policies
Adoption / Carer's leave / Dependency leave / Fertility / Maternity leave / Neonatal care / Parental leave / Paternity policy / Shared parental leave Work-life balance / 27 days holiday excluding bank holidays / Agile and flexible working, hybrid working for come roles / Holiday purchase scheme / Sabbatical leave