Construction Support Technician Apprentice

Nottingham College; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 8,190 - 10,920; Part time

Job summary

Nottingham College in Melton Mowbray invites applicants to join a construction-focused apprenticeship based at Long Clawson Village. The program runs two rotations: Purchasing and Project Management, with office and site-based tasks and a short lead time before the start date at 9am.

On the Purchasing rotation you’ll raise POs, work in QuickBooks, coordinate deliveries, and support the Commercial Team. The Project Management rotation covers measurements, documentation, site visits, and daily

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good IT skills including Excel and Outlook.
• Interest in construction and the built environment.
• Ability to get to the office and college.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders for construction materials, plant and tool hire.
• Accurately process purchase orders using QuickBooks
• Coordinate deliveries and collections with suppliers and site teams.
• Support transport planning and driver scheduling.
• Track orders and resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Maintain supplier and asset records.
• Research products and source new suppliers.
• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team.
• Assist with measuring drawings and preparing quantities.
• Compile project documentation for live projects.
• Support Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Attend site visits to monitor progress.
• Assist with day-to-day project tasks

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

Excel

Outlook

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Job description

This apprenticeship is based in Long Clawson Village, Melton Mowbrary. Please ensure you research your commute to ensure you can easily travel there for the start time of 9am.

There is a small window of opportunity to apply, be shortlisted, be selected for interview and if successful, offered the apprenticeship. The college day release starts 7th September and you have to be employed and all documentation completed before that date to be able to join the group. Please do not delay in applying if you wish to be considered.

Key Responsibilities – Purchasing Rotation (Office Based)

• Raise and process purchase orders for construction materials, plant and tool hire.
• Accurately process purchase orders using QuickBooks
• Coordinate deliveries and collections with suppliers and site teams.
• Support transport planning and driver scheduling.
• Track orders and resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Maintain supplier and asset records.
• Research products and source new suppliers.
• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team.

Key Responsibilities – Project Management Rotation (Office & Site Based)

• Assist with measuring drawings and preparing quantities.
• Compile project documentation for live projects.
• Support Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Attend site visits to monitor progress.
• Assist with a variety of day-to-day project tasks

Entry Requirements

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Good IT skills including Excel and Outlook.
• Interest in construction and the built environment.
• Ability to get to the office and college.