Technical Apprentice (Construction)

Key responsibilities of the position:

Take a ‘whole company’ perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives by positively influencing the business objectives whilst being Passionate, Collaborative and Respectful. Support and Assist the Technical Manager and team in conducting their duties. Provide Technical support to the Land and Technical team to assist during feasibility studies. Partake and assist in Technical site visits, including current, new and potential sites to assist the construction management process. Assist in the submission of Building Regulations and Warranty applications. Support and Assist the Sales team with drawing/specification information and support, to ensure the correct and most accurate literature is shared with the customer by the sales team. Ensure all working and project files are maintained and are up to date in accordance with policy and procedures. Assist in the preparation of key status reports and updates on all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to the Technical function. Communicate with statutory bodies, Local Authorities and external consultants with regards to the satisfactory discharge of Planning Conditions within an agreed time frame. At all times comply with responsibilities under the Company’s Health and Safety and Environmental and Corporate Responsibility Policies and all other company policies, procedures, and instructions. Any other duties as reasonably requested.

The overarching purpose for this role is to develop the candidates knowledge, skills and behaviours where applicable to their relevant qualification and professional discipline in line with their career path development plan.

Training:

Day release is one day per week during the academic term, delivered at our Basford campus.

The course is planned to start Tuesday 9th September. In order to start attending college, the successful candidate needs to have been interviewed, offered the role and started employment before this date.

The duration of the apprenticeship is 2 years.

Training Outcome:

Potential opportunity for ongoing employment upon successful of the apprenticeship in the following areas:

Technical Coordinator Engineer

Employer Description:
MJ Gleeson PLC has a wealth of experience in construction spanning over one hundred years in both the private and public sectors and working on some iconic schemes across the UK. We build high-quality affordable homes across the North of England and Midlands. We build safe, sustainable communities, improving the areas in which we build and the lives of the people who live there. We help our customers to achieve their dream of home ownership, wealth creation, and the benefits of better health and wellbeing that come from living in a modern, energy-efficient home. We now also work in partnership with high-quality Housing Associations and private institutions to develop multi-tenure sites.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

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