Design and Technical Trainee

Vistry Group PLC; West Malling; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as a Design and Technical Trainee in West Malling. In this role, you will support project planning and design while completing a Level 4 apprenticeship. We are seeking candidates with attention to detail, relevant qualifications, and strong IT skills. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Completion of Level 4 Apprenticeship

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 x annual salary

Annual leave up to 39 days

Volunteering days per annum

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English are mandatory.
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification required.
• Strong IT skills with experience using computers.

Responsibilities

• Support technical team in planning and design functions.
• Identify client requirements and safety risks in construction.
• Assist architects and monitor quality on construction projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

IT skills

Education

4 GCSEs A-C/4-9

Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, diploma)

Tools

Excel

Power Projects

Word

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design and Technical Trainee to join our team at Vistry Kent, West Malling. As our Design and Technical Trainee you will provide administrative support to the technical team in the planning, co-ordination and design functions on each allocated project from tender to post contract. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards a higher Level 4 apprenticeship to further develop your skills and knowledge.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Completion of Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• 4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these must be Maths and English
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification. For example, NVQ or diploma Level 3 or equivalent / T Level / BTEC Diploma or 2 A Levels (minimum grade D or above)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident at engaging with our stakeholders with a professional communication style
• Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners
• Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word
• Able to work on your own initiative
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

More about the Design and Technical Trainee role…

• Identification of client requirements in construction projects
• Identification of health and safety risks in the design of projects
• Checking of compliance with regulations on a construction project
• The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
• Assisting architects with the development of detailed design on a construction project
• Co-ordinate design information on a construction project
• Monitoring of quality on a construction project
• Assisting commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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