Technical Trainee Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Apprentice

If your keen to understand more about our industry and want to continue your education with one of the leading players in the Building Services arena, get in touch today.

Your day to day activities will include but are not limited to:

Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical and Electrical design Building Information Modelling (BIM) Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Quantity surveying Planning Work winning and Estimating Procurement

 

During your Training you will spend time in each of the following departments which will assist you in developing and broadening your skill set as well as determining which career path you feel you would like to follow once your training has concluded:-

Operations (site based) Design and BIM (office/site based) Commercial/quantity surveying (office/site based). Work winning and Estimating (office based) Planning (site/office based)

 

Our positions suit self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals who possess A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9/A* to 4/C, including Maths, English Language and ICT; 1 A Level, or 2 AS Levels (40 UCAS points), or an equivalent qualification such Level 3 BTEC National in a relevant Construction or Engineering subject, and are keen to continue with their education. We offer a variety of career paths and the company is structured so that those with talent and enthusiasm will get responsibility and the rewards to match. Many of our current management and fully qualified employees have progressed through our comprehensive training scheme and with the right attitude, the same rewards could be yours. We offer a good basic salary, a structured training programme which leads to a recognised qualification, a varied working environment and excellent career prospects. We are committed to developing young talent, and invest significantly into training each year. We are recognised within the construction industry for our training standards. The Briggs & Forrester Technical Trainee programme produces some of the industry’s best and brightest, who have been recognised with awards from WorldSkills, H&V News, BESA and The Worshipful Company of Plumbers.

Training:

You will attend College one day per week, term time only at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

Training Outcome:

After successful completion of the level 3 apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for you to undertake the level 4 apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Information about your organisation Tell us about your organisation Briggs & Forrester has established itself as a leading player in the building services market and is one of the industry’s largest independent contractors. We have an annual turnover of over £220m. The group has been at the forefront of the building services industry for over 70 years and is totally committed to quality, service and innovation. We undertake projects across a wide variety of market sectors including commercial developments, luxury residential properties, hi-tech laboratories, engine production and testing facilities, retail and leisure developments, educational establishments and healthcare.

Working Hours :
Monday-Thursday 8.30am until 5pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Friday 8.30 until 4.00pm, with a 30 minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative