Apprentice Maintenance Fitter
University isn't the only route to a good career and qualifications!
Tobermore can offer you a Maintenance Fitter Apprenticeship.
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 production facility at Tobermore, based just outside Magherafelt.
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.
Tobermore Academy is now recruiting for the role of Apprentice Maintenance Fitters.
Successful apprentices will work within Tobermore’s Maintenance Team and will have designated mentors throughout their training.
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.
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 throughout all departments within Production and at our Lough Fea Quarry.
What you will need
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 2022 - 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
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Motivating
Problem Solving
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Communication
Tobermore
Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.
Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.
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.
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.
Our 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
We are a proud diversity ambassador
Apprentice Maintenance Fitter
Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.
Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.