Technical Apprentice

Gleeson Homes; Wynyard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the UK is seeking a Technical Apprentice to support their Technical Department. The role involves assisting with construction management, document management, and preparing for new developments. Candidates should have minimum GCSEs in Maths and English. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English required.
• Level 3 Construction Technical Qualification is desirable.
• Experience using AutoCAD is preferred, training will be provided.
• Own transportation access is required.

Responsibilities

• Visit potential and current sites to assist construction management.
• Manage drawings and documents including updating registers.
• Create documentation, spreadsheets, and collate data.
• Assist in the preparation of pre-start agendas.
• Register new developments with Building Control.
• Apply for postal addresses for new developments.
• Liaise with external consultants and local authorities.
• Assist with the tender process for new services.

Skills

AutoCAD

Mathematics

English

Education

Grade 4/C GCSE in Maths and English

Level 3 Construction Technical Qualification

Job description

Overview

Gleeson Homes are recruiting a Technical Apprentice to join our passionate, collaborative and respectful team. Based at our [INSERT REGION] office this role will be to support the Technical Department for the business including planning, surveying and technical. Throughout the 2 years of training you will be exposed to many aspects of the construction process of our new homes from conception to completion, gaining on the job experience alongside a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Visiting potential sites, new start up sites and current sites to assist construction management processes, including assisting with solving any potential site construction and sales queries.
• Drawing and document management; including updating registers, printing and distributing to sites and internal departments.
• Administration duties including; creating word documents, spreadsheets, collating data, contacting utility companies and consultants, filing, working with technical drawings and general office duties.
• Assisting in the preparation of pre-start agendas and supporting information.
• Registering new developments with the Building Control Body.
• The process of applying for postal addresses for new developments.
• Involvement and liaison with external consultants, local authorities and utility companies.
• Assist with the tender process and analysis of new utility services.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Grade 4/C GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English
• Level 3 Construction Technical Qualification (Desirable)
• Be prepared to travel to the office and development sites
• Experience in using AutoCAD is preferred although not required as training will be provided
• Access to own transportation (required)

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities