CR (Corporate Responsibility) Systems Apprentice

VolkerWessels UK; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Hoddesdon is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join their Corporate Responsibility Systems team. This role focuses on supporting various business units with systems implementation and training, primarily involving Power Apps and software systems. Ideal candidates will have A-level/BTECs, excel in communication, and show strong interpersonal skills. The company offers various benefits including competitive salary and additional annual leave days, ensuring a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional annual leave on birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Must be on track to achieve A-level/BTECs in Business or ICT.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Full UK driver's license would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support VW UK business units and shared services as directed.
• Provide direct support to projects as required.
• Contribute to the knowledge base of CR related systems.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Team player

Education

A-level/BTECs in Business or ICT

Tools

EcoOnline

MSite

Sevron Safety365

Job description

Overview

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. We are recruiting for an Apprentice to join our 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.

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

Responsibilities

• You will support the VW UK business units and shared services as directed by the CR Systems Senior Manager
• 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 will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, an innovator and a team player. Ideally, you will 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 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.

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.

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