K10 vacancies | apprenticeship opportunities in London

Job Description

This is an entry level role, encompassing all areas of site management 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:

• Manage and coordinate procurement delivery and storage of materials.
• Health and safety assessment, reporting and inspections.(Reviewing rams, coordinating inductions, Tool Box Talk)
• Inspecting, Assessing and reviewing works being done on site.
• Managing and being responsible for sections of the building that need to be snagged and handed over.
• Managing and Liaising with tradesman on site.
• Attending progress meetings with project managers and other senior members of the project team.
• Complying weekly and monthly reports on the progress of work.

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 site management to being an project management.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 18 – 24 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 3 or above in English and Maths.

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.

Desirable

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

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

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.

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 funded training provider.

Qualifications required/desirable

Apprentices need to have at least Level 1 in Functional skills or GSCE grade 3 or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience.

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.