Summary
A construction plant operative apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for individuals aged 18 and over to start a career in construction.
This program includes training on four different plant machines, providing hands-on experience essential for the role.
- Wage
£17,680 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Construction plant operative (level 2)
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
Monday 27 July 2026
- Duration
1 year 3 months
- Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- During a typical day as a construction plant operative apprentice, you will likely engage in the following tasks:
- Machine Operation: You will operate various plant machinery, such as excavators, dump trucks and other plant under supervision to complete specific tasks on-site.
- Site Preparation: Assisting in preparing the construction site, which may include clearing debris or organising materials for the day’s work.
- Maintenance Checks: Performing routine checks on the machinery to ensure everything is functioning correctly and reporting any issues to a supervisor.
- Safety Inspections: Participating in safety briefings and conducting safety inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisting Skilled Workers: Supporting skilled workers such as site managers or experienced operatives with their tasks, which can include material handling or basic construction activities.
- Training Sessions: Attending block release training sessions, where you will learn about the different plant machines in a classroom or practical environment.
- Documentation: Keeping records of machine usage, maintenance, and any incidents that occur on-site.
- Team Collaboration: Working with other apprentices and construction staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
Where you'll work
THE FOUNDRY
COMMON LANE
WATH-UPON-DEARNE
ROTHERHAM
S63 7DY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCXEL LIMITED
Training course
Construction plant operative (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents- Extract information from a variety of sources for basic servicing, checks, operational and maintenance requirements.
- Select and use tools, lubricants and equipment required for operator-level maintenance, checks, servicing and configuration requirements.
- Identify and apply information from a range of sources so that the machine is set for the work and for the work to be carried out.
- Identify and source materials, equipment and consumables for operational requirements.
- Prepare and set the machine for travelling purposes.
- Travel the machine across a range of ground, surfaces and in a range of operational environments and conditions inc. where relevant on inclines, and on and from a transporter.
- Plan, configure and set the machine to carry out the required work activity.
- Operate the machine in accordance with given instructions for excavating, compacting, loading, lifting, moving, discharging and placing activities relevant to the machine being used.
- Identify, use and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supporting staff and supervisors to carry out the work safely and efficiently.
- Carry out checks (through self and with others) that the work being carried out meets the job requirements and timescales.
- Position, configure and shut down the machine when work activities cease and isolate and secure the machine and relevant equipment and structures to prevent unauthorised use or access.
- Marshall the movements of a range of plant and delivery vehicles for positioning and safe movement requirements.
- Assist in the setting up, configuring and positioning of plant to carry out specific work functions.
- Assist in preparing and securing a transporter and the items of plant during the loading and unloading activity for transportation purposes.
- Work in accordance with health, safety, welfare and environmental requirements, evaluate the working area and activity according to static and dynamic risk assessments and method statements, and report on unsafe situations following organisational procedures.
- Extract information from a variety of sources for basic servicing, checks, operational and maintenance requirements.
- Select and use tools, lubricants and equipment required for operator-level maintenance, checks, servicing and configuration requirements.
- Identify and apply information from a range of sources so that the machine is set for the work and for the work to be carried out.
- Identify and source materials, equipment and consumables for operational requirements.
- Prepare and set the machine for travelling purposes.
- Travel the machine across a range of ground, surfaces and in a range of operational environments and conditions inc. where relevant on inclines, and on and from a transporter.
- Plan, configure and set the machine to carry out the required work activity.
- Operate the machine in accordance with given instructions for excavating, compacting, loading, lifting, moving, discharging and placing activities relevant to the machine being used.
- Identify, use and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supporting staff and supervisors to carry out the work safely and efficiently.
- Carry out checks (through self and with others) that the work being carried out meets the job requirements and timescales.
- Position, configure and shut down the machine when work activities cease and isolate and secure the machine and relevant equipment and structures to prevent unauthorised use or access.
- Marshall the movements of a range of plant and delivery vehicles for positioning and safe movement requirements.
- Assist in the setting up, configuring and positioning of plant to carry out specific work functions.
- Assist in preparing and securing a transporter and the items of plant during the loading and unloading activity for transportation purposes.
- Work in accordance with health, safety, welfare and environmental requirements, evaluate the working area and activity according to static and dynamic risk assessments and method statements, and report on unsafe situations following organisational procedures.
Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Apprentice may have to work at various sites around the country, so travel and lodging may be required from time to time. The ability to travel to the site location is imperative so a driving licence is required.
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