Apprentice Site Supervisor

VolkerWessels; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave and birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies and enhancedm

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick invites applications for an Apprentice Site Supervisor. You will support the Site Management team on a busy site, follow HSEQ policies and participate in a formal training programme.

The role runs four days on-site with one study day weekly, progressing through a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship with potential to a Construction Management degree. Applicants should be prepared to lodge away from home where required, hold a valid driving licence, and have at

Qualifications

• A passion for construction and some work experience is advantageous.
• Applicants should hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager to ensure the site adheres to VolkerFitzpatrick HSEQ policies.
• Work on site 4 days a week and study for a Site Supervisor apprenticeship 1 day a week.
• Be part of a structured VolkerFitzpatrick training programme.

Skills

Interest in construction

Driving licence

Education

A levels or related Level 3 qualification

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

Ready to jumpstart your career journey with an exciting apprenticeship, where you'll gain valuable skills and experience while learning from industry professionals?

The Apprentice Site Supervisor is an important member of the Site Operation Team. The Trainee is expected to act in a responsible and professional manner at all times maintaining good working relations with site management, Client, our chain of sub–contractors, suppliers and designers and with the general public. The Apprentice shall assist the Assistant Site Manager & Site Manager to ensure the site adheres to all VolkerFitzpatrick HSEQ policies. The Apprentice will work on site 4 days a week and study for a site supervisor apprenticeship 1 day a week. The Apprentice will also be part of a structured VolkerFitzpatrick training programme.

About you

A passion for construction and some work experience would be an advantage.

Level 4 Apprenticeship – Construction Site Supervisor with potential progression to Construction Management BSc (Hons) degree apprenticeship

• A levels or a related level 3 qualification
• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)
• Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Must be willing to lodge away from home during the working week, where required, due to project location.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role does not meet the requirements for Home Office sponsorship requirements under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without VolkerFitzpatrick sponsorship.