CR (Corporate Responsibility) Systems Apprentice

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an Apprentice to join their Corporate Responsibility Systems team in Hoddesdon. This role involves supporting business units with software systems and Power Apps related to Corporate Responsibility. Ideal candidates will have A-levels or BTECs in Business or ICT, and possess strong communication and Microsoft skills. The position requires working on-site with some travel involved, offering comprehensive training and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave increase plus a day off for your birthday

Private medical care

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts for shopping and restaurants

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Ideally on track to achieve A-levels or BTECs in Business or ICT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Hold a full UK driver's licence (ideally).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to projects as needed.
• Support Business Unit Super Users in system understanding.
• Contribute to knowledge base of CR related systems.
• Monitor SLA performance of software providers.
• Conduct checks on system functionality.
• Provide information for internal reports and meetings.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Education

A-levels / BTECs in Business or ICT

Tools

EcoOnline

MSite

Sevron Safety365

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses.

We provide integrated and ground‑breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

Looking for an Apprenticeship? Do you have a passion for systems and business support, interested in a career in Corporate Responsibility / H&S systems?

We are recruiting for an Apprentice to join our talented Corporate Responsibility Systems team based in Hoddesdon. This role offers the chance to support VW UK business units and shared services with the implementation, training, and use of software systems and Power Apps related to Corporate Responsibility.

You will support the VW UK business units and shared services as directed by the CR Systems Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Providing direct support to projects as and when required
• Supporting Business Unit Super Users in their understanding of the systems
• Contributing and continually improving knowledge base of CR related systems.
• Monitoring and maintaining SLA performance of software providers, seeking opportunities for improvement
• Conducting regular checks on system functionality to ensure it is performing in accordance with expectations
• Providing relevant information for any internal monthly reports and meetings
• The systems widely used across the Business - EcoOnline, MSite, and Sevron Safety365.

About you

Applicants will ideally have / be on track to achieve A-level / BTECs in Business or ICT. You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You'll be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, an innovator and a team player.

Ideally, you'll hold a full UK driver's licence.

Please note the role is based on site at our Hoddesdon office, with ad‑hoc travel to our sites across the UK.

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 with us?

VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• 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 policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24 / 7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, 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.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies :

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.