Technical Apprentice

Job Introduction

Job Introduction:

Gleeson Homes are recruiting a Technical Apprentice to join our passionate, collaborative and respectful team. Based at our [INSERT REGION] office this role will be to support the Technical Department for the business including planning, surveying and technical. Throughout the 2 years of training you will be exposed to many aspects of the construction process of our new homes from conception to completion, gaining on the job experience alongside a professional qualification.

Main Responsibilities:

• Visiting potential sites, new start up sites and current sites to assist construction management processes, including assisting with solving any potential site construction and sales queries.
• Drawing and document management; including updating registers, printing and distributing to sites and internal departments.
• Administration duties including; creating word documents, spreadsheets, collating data, contacting utility companies and consultants, filing, working with technical drawings and general office duties.
• Assisting in the preparation of pre-start agendas and supporting information.
• Registering new developments with the Building Control Body.
• The process of applying for postal addresses for new developments.
• Involvement and liaison with external consultants, local authorities and utility companies.
• Assist with the tender process and analysis of new utility services.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have a minimum Grade 4/C GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English
• Level 3 Construction Technical Qualification (Desirable) 
• Be prepared to travel to the office and development sites
• Experience in using AutoCAD is preferred although not required as training will be provided
• Access to own transportation (required)

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities