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Apprentice Surveyor JWG SURVEY & ENGINEERING LIMITED

Apprentice Surveyor required to join our growing surveying and engineering consultancy based in the Wirral. You will learn how to use surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS and 3D laser scanners. Working as part of a team you will gain knowledge and develop your surveying skills.

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Closing date: 09 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Use of a company van and a fuel card will be provided, including for the commute to and from work.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Hours will vary each week, due to the nature of the business including night shifts. Weekend working is required, usually Saturday night shifts. (Exact working pattern TBC)

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000090564

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To be precise in practical surveying
  • How to manage and process survey data on a computer
  • To work both on-site and office-based locations
  • To capture geospatial information
  • To take, record and document appropriate geospatial measurements to the required specification
  • To work with other professionals, clients, customers, and others to obtain and provide geospatial information
  • To perform calculations and use geospatial data
  • To keep surveying equipment clean and well maintained
  • To learn the instrument coding and the procedure for taking observations
  • To be precise in practical surveying and taking observations
  • To learn how to download files from the instrument to office PC
  • To develop basic survey skills e.g., traverse computation and levelling
  • To develop skills in AutoCAD and other surveying software
  • Working in different locations with the opportunity to gain further qualifications

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship standard - Construction Support Technician
  • Functional Skills Level 2 maths, English and ICT (where required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Become a fully qualified engineering surveyor and grow alongside the company, taking on more responsibility as your skills increase

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Hard working, Work in any weather, Forward thinking

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 4/Grade C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 4/Grade C or above) Essential

Things to consider

You must be able to travel to the workplace, with some early starts and night shifts when working on site. Due to the nature of the work and locations of sites, applications from individuals 18 and above are particularly encouraged. It is desirable for candidates to hold a full UK driving licence. Working outdoors means working in all weather conditions Working away from home may be required.

About the employer

We (JWG) are a small surveying and engineering company that work predominantly in the engineering sector, carrying out topographic surveys, 3D laser scanning and engineering consultancy. We have big ambitions that we feel we can meet by delivering the best quality service available in the market.

Employer

JWG SURVEY & ENGINEERING LIMITED

Address

53 Claughton Firs

Oxton

Wirral

CH43 5TG

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Training

Training provider

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Contact

Claire Garner

claire.garner@ccsw.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Construction support technician

Level 3 (A level)

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