Operations Apprentice

Allocate resources and plant effectively, including submitting routes to the relevant authorities for abnormal load notifications. Liaise with suppliers to source plant and equipment, ensuring the most cost-effective and safe solutions for all works. Work collaboratively within the team to achieve quick turnaround times and support colleagues when required. Assign employees and plant to projects based on location, skillset, experience, and availability. Submit abnormal load notifications for required vehicles to the relevant authorities. Maintain and update resourcing and transport trackers, ensuring accuracy at least five days in advance. Rehire equipment and plant while securing best value for money. Follow client processes to ensure successful project delivery, including verifying supplier training compliance. Support site operations by addressing resource-related issues and ensuring all are recorded. Carry out daily checks to confirm site allocations and identify any missing job items. Communicate with field operatives to confirm schedules and ensure understanding of site requirements. Obtain and confirm plant costs for quotation purposes, ensuring agreed rates are honoured. Liaise with the surveys team to ensure appropriate plant allocation where changes are required. Monitor and manage field employee workload, utilisation, and overtime. Provide support to project teams on resource challenges and process improvements. Assist in developing and documenting efficient processes.

Training:

Training will be done within the working enivroment run by Wigan and Leigh College.

Training Outcome:

Full time employment.

Employer Description:

We’re a dynamic infrastructure and utilities company delivering end-to-end solutions across the UK’s critical sectors. From telecoms to energy and construction, our expert team thrives on challenges working from “port to plinth” to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative results. We provide Specialist lifting services offering expertise and equipment for safely and efficiently handling heavy or complex lifting tasks across various industries. Head office is based in a supportive and fast-paced environment in Lowton, we have around 30 office staff and a further 50 field based employees who cover Nationwide customers. We have a variety of field-based staff from Appointed Persons, Crane Operators, to HGV Drivers, and a variety of roles internally from Projects, HR, Technical, Finance, IT & Resources.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm, 30 minutes for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience