Initially, you will:
Drive a bus around London to a high standard
The processes and procedures required to deliver and maintain a reliable service
How to, and the importance of ensuring the vehicle you are driving is road worthy by carrying out daily pre-service and regular checks
Provide excellent customer service to passenger
Training:
Apprentices will gain a Level 2 (Intermediate) Passenger Transport Driver - Bus, Coach and Tram qualification upon successful completion of their apprenticeship. As well as a PCV (category D) licence and Driver CPC card
Functional Skills (if required)
Most of the training will be delivered in blocks, location to be confirmed
Training Outcome:Once the apprentice is fully qualified, there are a range of roles within the company and wider industry for career progression. Some of these include but are not limited to:
Bus Controller
Route Controller
Mileage Clarks
Accident prevention managers
Senior Garage Administrators
Classroom Tutors
Employer Description:Go-Ahead London (also known as London General Transport Service Limited) is the largest bus company in the capital, operating routes on behalf of TfL. We employ over 6,000 drivers operating approximately 2300 buses, from our 17 depots in South, North and East London.
Our workforce rightly reflects the communities we serve.Working Hours :Monday - Sunday, working 5 out of 7 days. Shifts - starting and ending between 4.00am and 2.00pm - to be confirmed (approximately 8 hours a day). Working week starts on a Saturday - Rest days are not fixed.Skills: Non judgemental,Patience,Friendly,Willing to learn,Enjoy driving,Enjoy meeting people,Good communicator,Good timekeeping....Read more...
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic London-based team on our Apprenticeship programme. This full-time, hybrid position entails the delivery of cost consultancy services for exciting and large-scale residential developments across the UK.
As an Assistant Cost Consultant Apprentice at Cast Consultancy, you’ll play an active role in supporting our experienced team on high-profile residential developments.
Your typical tasks will include:
Assisting with cost planning and budget preparation
Supporting procurement and tendering processes
Attending site visits to monitor progress and collect data
Helping with valuations, managing variations, and compiling cost reports
Learning pre- and post-contract cost management under the guidance of senior consultants
We are looking for candidates that are:
Passionate about pursuing a long-term career as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant in the construction industry
Keen attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes
Aspiration to achieve Membership status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore new methods of working
Willing to travel to projects and visit sites to carry out tasks such as measuring/reporting
Training:
You’ll be enrolled at LSBU on a part-time Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship, where you’ll work towards a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
This course also leads to a qualification that puts you on the path to becoming a chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
You will be required to study one day a week at university (day tbc) the rest of the week will be office in Farringdon or site visits
Training Outcome:
Once you complete the course, gain work experience, and pass the Assessment of Professional Competence, you’ll meet the requirements to become a professional member with the MRICS designation
Employer Description:Cast Consultancy is one of the UK's leading residential-led consultancies focussing on driving positive change in the development and construction industry. We provide project management, cost management, strategic advisory and construction integration services.
We encourage and challenge fresh perspectives to add value to our clients and to help drive change in the industry. We work across multiple sectors, including Residential, BTR, Later Living, and more recently, the Hotel & Leisure sector.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9.00am - 5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
