Apprentice Site Manager Blindley Heath, England
Job description
There has never been a better time to work in the Built Environment and now is the ideal time to join one of the leading providers of essential services in the UK. At United Living we take the personal and professional development of our team seriously; it is only by having great people onboard that we can continue to grow an industry-leading business. We believe everybody should be given the opportunity to be the best they can possibly be and have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, career-driven person to join our award-nominated team as an Apprentice Site Manager within our Property Services pillar.
We provide an environment where you will develop your skills and technical knowledge in an active working environment whilst working towards an industry-recognised qualification: if you want to earn while you learn, develop your commercial knowledge in a practical setting, and work alongside highly skilled people who are eager to help you to develop and grow, this is the job for you.
What does this mean?
You will join our team based on sites across the South including Guildford and Redhill where we are working in long-term partnership agreement with Clarion, the country’s largest provider of social and affordable housing. This contract which will see us deliver delivering a range of refurbishment works to properties in the South of England, including replacing kitchens and bathrooms, roofing refurbishments, upgrading windows and doors, and ensuring fire safety requirements are met through the recladding of existing buildings. Due to the location of the sites within this role, you will need to be a driver with full UK license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
You will support and assist the Site Manager in the management and control of activities on site to successfully complete the project in a safe manner, to high standards and on time. You will achieve high levels of customer satisfaction, whilst developing sufficient knowledge and experience to progress your career.
Take a look at the job description attached to find out more. We’ve addressed some common questions below, but if you’d like to find out more, please email [email protected] get a better understanding of what the Apprenticeship programme at United Living will entail.
Why should I choose an Apprenticeship with United Living Group?
- You will embark on a unique opportunity to work whilst you learn and develop key skills that will be valuable throughout your career – an opportunity not to be missed
- You will be enrolled on a structured development programme, including academic study, while you continue to build on your on-the-job experience, leading to a certificated recognised apprenticeship
- You will be supported to achieve professional membership of a relevant institution
- You will open the door to longer-term career development prospects
- You will receive a competitive salary with regular pay reviews as your skills and experience continue to develop
- You will receive ongoing support from United Living Group’s Talent and Learning & Development Teams with additional hands-on support from a dedicated mentor throughout your apprenticeship programme and beyond
What sort of person are you looking for? Am I an ideal candidate?
We welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds; the most important thing for us is that you are eager, genuinely interested in developing a skillset which will add value to your career, and want to learn. We’d love to hear from you if you tick the following boxes:
- Previous experience within the construction industry (although a can-do attitude and willingness to learn are equally if not more important)
- Good existing level of IT and computing skills
- Communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills
- Strong desire for personal development
- Great time management skills
- Good problem-solving skills; you are naturally results-focused and driven
- 3 A-levels at minimum BCC grade, and 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at 9-4 (grade C or above) including Maths, English and ideally a Science
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential for this role
In addition to providing ongoing support as you progress through the Apprenticeship programme, we offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Your professional institute fees and training will be covered, and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve NVQ Level 4 Site Supervisor.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
