K10 vacancies | apprenticeship opportunities in London

Job Description

This is an entry level role, encompassing all areas of office administration by implementing and monitoring administrative systems, procedures and policies. You will also be tasked to carry out pre-Start meetings, provide detailed reports for all project elements prior to start dates providing advice as to whether the recommended schedule, budgets and equipment are fit for purpose or require updating. Liaise closely with nominated external architects/fitters and all other consultants and contractors.Meeting agreed time-scales final layouts and fitting details and to represent the interests of the company at all times.Common tasks that you may be asked to carry out include:

• Help to ensure that projects are planned and completed in a timely, safely manner.
• Maintaining daily diary to record site events and requirements.
• Learn standards for inspections of all operations to ensure they are carried out in a safe manner.
• Comply with the site specific environmental action plan requirements.
• Gain a thorough understanding of site boundaries, access points and site office procedures
• Build relationships with other business unit teams like Sales and Commercial.
• Shadow site management team on CITB inspection visits.
• Manage and co-ordinate the safe and tidy storage of material delivered to the site.
• Shadow and report to the business unit Production Director on specific development targets and objectives

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for five days per week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Have a genuine interest and passion for pursuing a career within Construction
• A team player
• Goal orientated
• Highly organised
• Strong people skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to focus

Career Progression

On completion of your apprenticeship you should think about higher education into construction. There are a vast array of progression routes and opportunities from office management to being an project management. The world is your oyster!

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-18 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Applicants need to have at least a Level 1 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years)

Desirable

It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience and you should be confident using ICT.

Job Description

This is a varied role, encompassing all areas of office administration by implementing and monitoring administrative systems, procedures and policies. Common tasks that you may be asked to carry out include:

• using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spread sheets and databases
• devising and maintaining office systems
• booking rooms and conference facilities
• using content management systems to maintain and update websites and internal databases
• attending meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes
• managing and maintaining budgets, as well as invoicing
• liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts
• ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment
• sorting and distributing incoming post and organising and sending outgoing post
• liaising with colleagues and external contacts to book travel and accommodation
• organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information
• photocopying and printing various documents, sometimes on behalf of other colleagues

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Tech savvy
• A team player
• Goal orientated
• Highly organised
• Strong people skills
• Attention to detail
• An interest in organisational systems
• The ability to focus

Career Progression

On completion of your apprenticeship you should think about what roles and responsibilities you most enjoyed. There are a vast array of progression routes and opportunities from office management to being an executive assistant, to document control. The world is your oyster!

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-18 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Applicants  need to have at least a Level 1 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years)

Desirable

It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience and you should be confident using ICT.

Job Description

Painters and decorators use a range of coverings to enhance and protect surfaces. These surfaces could include plaster, metal and wood. If you like practical work and enjoy being artistic, this could be a perfect career for you.

To be a painter and decorator, you should have good practical and creative skills. You will need to be able to work carefully and pay attention to detail. Sometimes you’ll need a good head for heights.

Your main tasks would include:

• measuring surface areas to work out how much paint or wall covering you need
• stripping off old wallpaper or paint
• filling holes and cracks and making sure surfaces are level
• preparing surfaces with primer and undercoat
• mixing paint to the right shade, either by hand or using computerised colour-matching equipment
• applying layers of paint and hanging wallpaper
• tidying up after finishing a job

On some jobs you might apply specialist finishes such as rag rolling, graining and marbling. You would often work from ladders or raised platforms to reach ceilings.

For industrial projects, you might remove old paintwork with abrasive blasting methods before applying new coatings using industrial paint spraying equipment.

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Practical ability and awareness of working safely
• A good head for heights and sense of balance
• Self-motivation and desire to learn
• Is both resilient and committed
• Good co-ordination skills and a methodical approach
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

On completion of NVQ L2 in painting & decorating you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified painter & decorator. With experience, you could progress to supervisor roles or move into related areas such as estimating and contract management. You could also take further training to specialise in restoration work. A popular option is to set up your own business and work on a sub-contract basis.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-24months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade D or above in English and Maths. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years)

Desirable

The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified painter & decorator. It would be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in painting & decorating or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.

Here’s a video taster of life as a Construction Operative…

Job Description

To be a construction operative, you will need a good level of fitness, a basic knowledge of building methods and an understanding of the materials used in construction. At the start of a job, you will help to prepare the site, unload and store building materials and once the work gets underway, further duties could include:

• Ground working – marking out and digging shallow trenches for foundations
• Form working – putting up or dismantling the shuttering that holds the concrete in place
• Steel fixing – bending and fixing the bars used to reinforce concrete structures
• Steel piling – fixing steel sheets together to form temporary retaining walls for excavation work
• Concreting – layering and smoothing concrete for foundations, floors and beams
• Road working – concreting, laying kerbs, paving and re-surfacing

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Practical ability and awareness of working safely
• A good head for heights and sense of balance
• Self-motivation and desire to learn
• Is both resilient and committed
• Good co-ordination skills and a methodical approach
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

On completion of NVQ L2 in construction operatives you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified construction operative. There are also opportunities to progress into plant operations or into site supervisory or management roles.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade D or above in English and Maths. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years)

Desirable

The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified construction operative. It would be advantageous if you have any construction based qualifications, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.

Job Description

You will be expected to carry out the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of electrical services both to the inside and outside of buildings and structures, including commercial, industrial and domestic.

You will follow engineering instructions and use wiring and circuit diagrams when working on installations and repairs. You will also use a range of tools to calibrate, inspect and test equipment and machinery to make sure they are working correctly and safely.

Some of the typical tasks you will learn and be expected to do include:

• Install, maintain and repair electrical services (eg. lighting, sockets, emergency lighting & heating controls)
•  Work indoors and outdoors and be prepared to sometimes work at height
•  Read both building and engineering drawings
•  Understand wiring and circuit diagrams
•  Select (within limits) materials and equipment
•  Inspect and test electrical installations
•  Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of circuits and equipment
•  Write reports
• Develop good working relationships with people

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Demonstrate a good level of maths and English
• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Ability and awareness of working safely
• Self-motivation
• Desire to learn
• Is both resilient and committed
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player
• Good colour vision to recognise colour coded wires and components

Career Progression

There are several different options you may want to consider once qualified.

You might want to get a job working for a renowned electrical company or being your own boss by becoming self-employed or setting up your own company might be more up your street. You could work overseas or continue with your studies and learn how to design the electrical specifications of buildings and structures.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 2-3 years to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Good written and verbal communication skills, including the skill of listening and following both simple and complex instructions.

• Candidates applying for an electrical apprenticeship must have completed a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification
• At least a Level 1 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and ICT. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years)

Please note: If you are 24 years old +, you may need to consider a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. For further information visit: www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview

Here’s a video taster to give you a flavour of Dry-Lining

Job Description

Individuals wishing to become dry liners do not need to have any formal qualifications or training, although if you do they are likely to be advantageous.

Prospective dry liners should have good practical skills, be able to read diagrams and technical drawings and have a good level of fitness.

Dry liners build internal walls in residential and commercial structures. They use plasterboard panels to reduce cost and weight and also to make the walls easier to move or remove.

As a dry liner, your work will involve a ‘fixing’ stage, followed by a ‘finishing’ stage.

At the ‘fixing’ stage, you will:

• Measure and cut plasterboard to the right sizes and angles
• Fix the panels to timber or metal frames (or ceiling joists) using special studs
• Cut panels to fit around doorways and create openings for windows

You will then ‘finish’ the walls by:

• Sealing joints using filler or adhesive
• Taping over the seal either by hand or with a taping machine
• Applying a thin layer of plaster over the tape (skimming)
• Sanding down the area ready for painting and decorating

Dry lining methods are used to hide wiring or pipes, improve a room’s acoustics, and provide a cavity space for insulation or to smooth out uneven walls during renovation work. This role could be combined with traditional plastering or other types of work, for example sectioning off areas in open-plan offices.

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Practical ability and awareness of working safely
• Reasonable fitness levels
• Self-motivation and desire to learn
• Is both resilient and committed
• Good co-ordination skills and a methodical approach
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

Dry Lining is a modern method of construction and once qualified, you’ll be in high demand. Many dry liners are self-employed and work as subcontractors. Some set up their own companies. There are opportunities for promotion to supervisory positions and to take higher level NVQ’s. Experienced dry liners can become occupational work supervisors in charge of a gang. Further training is also available for people wishing to become construction site supervisors and managers. It may also be possible to find contract work abroad.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Apprentices need to have at least Entry Level 3 in Functional skills or GSCE grade G or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience, interior systems or multi-skills qualifications, CSCS and/or PASMA.

Desirable

The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified dry liner. It would be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in interior systems or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.

Here’s a video taster to give you a flavour of Dry-Lining

Job Description

Individuals wishing to become dry liners do not need to have any formal qualifications or training, although if you do they are likely to be advantageous.

Prospective dry liners should have good practical skills, be able to read diagrams and technical drawings and have a good level of fitness.

Dry liners build internal walls in residential and commercial structures. They use plasterboard panels to reduce cost and weight and also to make the walls easier to move or remove.

As a dry liner, your work will involve a ‘fixing’ stage, followed by a ‘finishing’ stage.

At the ‘fixing’ stage, you will:

• Measure and cut plasterboard to the right sizes and angles
• Fix the panels to timber or metal frames (or ceiling joists) using special studs
• Cut panels to fit around doorways and create openings for windows

You will then ‘finish’ the walls by:

• Sealing joints using filler or adhesive
• Taping over the seal either by hand or with a taping machine
• Applying a thin layer of plaster over the tape (skimming)
• Sanding down the area ready for painting and decorating

Dry lining methods are used to hide wiring or pipes, improve a room’s acoustics, and provide a cavity space for insulation or to smooth out uneven walls during renovation work. This role could be combined with traditional plastering or other types of work, for example sectioning off areas in open-plan offices.

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Practical ability and awareness of working safely
• Reasonable fitness levels
• Self-motivation and desire to learn
• Is both resilient and committed
• Good co-ordination skills and a methodical approach
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

Dry Lining is a modern method of construction and once qualified, you’ll be in high demand. Many dry liners are self-employed and work as subcontractors. Some set up their own companies. There are opportunities for promotion to supervisory positions and to take higher level NVQ’s. Experienced dry liners can become occupational work supervisors in charge of a gang. Further training is also available for people wishing to become construction site supervisors and managers. It may also be possible to find contract work abroad.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Apprentices need to have at least Entry Level 3 in Functional skills or GSCE grade G or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience, interior systems or multi-skills qualifications, CSCS and/or PASMA.

Desirable

The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified dry liner. It would be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in interior systems or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.

Job Description

To become a carpenter you need reasonable maths skills for measuring and working out angles and you’ll need to follow technical drawings and plans. As a carpenter you may work in one or more of the following areas:

• cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames
• making and assembling doors, window frames, staircases and fitted furniture
• fitting wooden structures, like floor and roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, partition walls, and door and window frames (first fixings)
• installing skirting boards, door surrounds, doors, cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locks (second fixings)
• building temporary wooden supports for concrete that is setting, for example on motorway bridge supports or building foundations (formwork)
• making and fitting interiors for shops, hotels, banks, offices and public buildings

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Practical ability and awareness of working safely
• Self-motivation and desire to learn
• Is both resilient and committed
• Good co-ordination skills and a methodical approach
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

On completion of NVQ L2 in carpentry you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified Carpenter. With experience, you could progress to site supervision and construction management roles, or move into a specialised area, like restoring buildings or making props. You could also work in kitchen and bathroom fitting or move into teaching.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade D or above in English and Maths. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years)

Desirable

The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified carpenter. It would be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in carpentry or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.

Job Description

To become a carpenter or joiner you will need to have an eye for detail. You will also need good maths skills for measuring and working out angles. As a carpenter you’ll need to follow technical drawings and plans.

As a carpenter or joiner, you may work in one or more of the following areas:

• cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames
• making and assembling doors, window frames, staircases and fitted furniture
• fitting wooden structures, like floor and roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, partition walls, and door and window frames (first fixings)
• installing skirting boards, door surrounds, doors, cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locks (second fixings)
• building temporary wooden supports for concrete that is setting, for example on motorway bridge supports or building foundations (formwork)
• making and fitting interiors for shops, hotels, banks, offices and public buildings.

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Ability and awareness of working safely
• Self-motivation
• Desire to learn
• Has strong self-awareness
• Is both resilient and committed
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

Depending on previous experience and/or qualifications this apprenticeship will be for a minimum of 12 months. On completion of NVQ L2 in carpentry you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified Carpenter.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider.

Qualifications required/desirable

You will need to have at least Level 2 in Functional skills or GSCE grade D or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have already completed technical certificates in carpentry or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA.

Job Description

A plumber’s apprentice assists plumbers in the installation of commercial plumbing systems with the intent of becoming a qualified plumber. Apprentice plumbers are often responsible for unclogging drains, including faucet, commode and urinal drains. These apprentices might also be required to repair and replace basic plumbing hardware such as toilet seats and floor drains that are usually located in communal showers.

Apprentice plumbers are required to have both excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the skill of listening and following both simple and complex instructions. Apprentices should have some degree of plumbing experience and/or plumbing qualifications.

Your job could include:

• installing and repairing water supplies, heating systems and drainage
• servicing gas and oil-fired central heating systems, boilers and radiators
• servicing air-conditioning and ventilation units
• fitting weather-proof materials, joints and flashings to roofs, chimneys and walls.

On all jobs you would use hand and power tools, which could include welding equipment.

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Ability and awareness of working safely
• Self-motivation
• Desire to learn
• Has strong self-awareness
• Is both resilient and committed
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

It is likely to take 18 months to 3 years to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

On completion of NVQ L2 in plumbing you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified plumber.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider.

Qualifications required/desirable

Apprentice plumbers are required to have good written and verbal communications skills, including the skill of listening and following both simple and complex instructions. Apprentices need to have at least Level 1 in Functional Skills or GSCE grade C or above in English, Maths and ICT.

It will be an advantage if you have already completed technical certificates in plumbing, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA.

Job Description

Painters and decorators use a range of coverings to enhance and protect surfaces. These surfaces could include plaster, metal and wood. If you like practical work and enjoy being artistic, this could be a perfect career for you.

To be a painter and decorator, you should have good practical and creative skills. You will need to be able to work carefully and pay attention to detail. Sometimes you’ll need a good head for heights.

Your main tasks would include:

• measuring surface areas to work out how much paint or wall covering you need
• stripping off old wallpaper or paint
• filling holes and cracks and making sure surfaces are level
• preparing surfaces with primer and undercoat
• mixing paint to the right shade, either by hand or using computerised colour-matching equipment
• applying layers of paint and hanging wallpaper
• tidying up after finishing a job.

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Ability and awareness of working safely
• Self-motivation
• Desire to learn
• Has strong self-awareness
• Is both resilient and committed
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

Depending on previous experience and/or qualifications this apprenticeship will be for a minimum of 12 months. On completion of NVQ L2 in painting & decorating you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified painter & decorator.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider.

Qualifications required/desirable

Apprentices need to have at least Entry Level 3 in Functional skills or GSCE grade G or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience, painting and decorating or multi-skills qualifications, CSCS and/or PASMA.