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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 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

Individuals wishing to become Dry Liners do not need to have any formal qualifications or training, although they are likely to be beneficial.

Prospective Dry Liners should have good practical skills, be able to read diagrams and technical drawings and 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 would involve a ‘fixing’ stage, followed by a ‘finishing’ stage.

At the ‘fixing’ stage, you would:

• 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 would 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.

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

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, interior systems or multi-skills qualifications, CSCS and/or PASMA.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

If you enjoy keeping things in order and like being part of a team, this job could suit you perfectly. As an administrator, you would be making sure that day-to-day office tasks run smoothly. So it’s important that you are organised, accurate and pay close attention to detail.

GCSEs including maths and English are desirable.

The tasks you might carry out include:

• dealing with post
• making sure that there is enough stationery
• answering the telephone and passing on calls
• reception duties such as greeting and looking after visitors
• typing and setting up documents such as letters and reports
• keeping computer records up to date
• filing
• using office equipment such as printers, photocopiers and fax machines
• managing staff appointments
• setting up meetings and taking minutes
• making travel arrangements for staff.

In some jobs you might only do a few of these tasks, and in others you might carry out all the administrative duties in your department.

This specific role will be based within a Quantity Surveying department. The QS department deals with everything to do with cost-effective building, including estimating, procurement and material buying.

You will be assisting the Surveyors with managing site development and the attainment of targets by conducting commercial cost-appraisals and analysis, managing sub-contractors, materials and goods, preparing and monitoring site costs and budgets, and ensuring site set-up health and safety.

You will be responsible for:

· Reporting and assisting the Surveyors with their day to day duties.

· Preparing tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials.

· Evaluating and agreeing variations and instructions.

· Liaising with site personnel and sub-contractors regarding site work.

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

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 Level 1 in Functional skills or GSCE grade C or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience.

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

Individuals wishing to become Dry Liners do not need to have any formal qualifications or training, although they are likely to be beneficial.

Prospective Dry Liners should have good practical skills, be able to read diagrams and technical drawings and 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 would involve a ‘fixing’ stage, followed by a ‘finishing’ stage.

At the ‘fixing’ stage, you would:

• 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 would 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.

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

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, interior systems or multi-skills qualifications, CSCS and/or PASMA.