Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Wireshop; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits individuals eager to kickstart their career in site management. This apprenticeship program offers hands-on experience under the mentorship of an Assistant Site Manager, focusing on health and safety compliance, site coordination, and quality assurance. As a Trainee Assistant Site Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that projects run smoothly from conception to completion, adhering to budget and safety regulations. With generous benefits and development opportunities, this role is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor work and are physically capable. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, quality, and innovation in the construction industry.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Share Purchase Plan

High street/Store Discounts

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are essential for this role.
• Experience on a construction site is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Site Manager in ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate site activities and monitor progress against construction programmes.
• Provide regular feedback and maintain company administration procedures.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Site Management

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 94 (A*-C)

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision

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Job Introduction

We have an exciting new apprenticeship here at Gleeson for those who are wanting to kick start their career in site management. Our program is tailored for individuals who are looking for the next step in their career following some experience working on sites i.e. labouring, qualified trades apprentices, FLTs, etc.

Trainee Assistant Site Manager Apprenticeship

You will be supported and mentored by the Assistant Site Manager on site to show you the ropes and assist you in any aspects of the role. As Trainee ASM Apprentice, you will support the site teams in the progression, quality, and innovation of Gleeson Homes. This requires the coordination of all information to allow the development to run through from initial conception to full completion. Endeavouring to ensure that all properties are completed within the site programme and budget whilst adhering to safe construction processes of NHBC and building regulations at all times.

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will have gained a NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision and will be on your way to a career in Site Management.

Main Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the Assistant Site Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Understanding the company’s health and safety policy and ensure that it is implemented by all staff under your control.
• Understanding the health and safety requirements relating to operations under your control and ensure they are fully and correctly implemented in accordance with the appropriate risk assessments and/or method statements.
• Pre-plan operations in conjunction with the Build Manager and Site Manager to coordinate health and safety taking into account any special hazards or problems involved.
• Ensure that the health and safety plan is monitored and kept up to date.
• Ensure that adequate welfare facilities are established on site from the commencement to the completion of the contract.
• Control over both site staff and subcontractors, whilst liaising between head office and local authority departments.
• Actively encourage a philosophy of safety, progress, quality, and innovation.
• Monitor the reports produced by the Regional Health and Safety Advisor to ensure that the recommendations they contain are implemented.
• Ensure statutory inspection reports on scaffolding, excavations, lifting appliances, accidents, etc. are completed as required.
• Set a personal example by conforming to company health and safety procedures and site rules.
• Providing regular feedback and reports on all activities as required.
• Ensure that adequate first aid stocks are maintained and that a trained first aider or appointed person is available on site.
• Record and report all accidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences in accordance with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Coordinate all activities on site in a safe manner and ensure all activities are produced in line with agreed construction programmes and costs.
• Record variations and measure thereof to all subcontract works.
• Attend and participate in training as required.
• Maintain all company administration procedures as required.

Working Hours

• 39 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm
• Friday 8am to 4pm
• Day release or other specified attendance at a local College to obtain L4 Site Supervisor.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5 GCSEs at grade 94 (A*-C) or equivalent, including English and maths.
• Experience working on a construction site is preferred but not essential.
• Enjoys outdoor working.
• Physically capable.
• Prepared to travel to site.
• Access to own transport (desirable).

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.
• High street/Store Discounts.
• Development Opportunities.