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Construction Technician Apprentice (Level 3), BAM Nuttall Limited, Devonport BAM Nuttall Limited
This is a unique opportunity to develop a career within the construction sector, offering you the chance to develop skills and specialisations that are highly sought. Within this role you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the implementation of various methods to examine construction materials.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£18,000.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday (7:30 AM-17:30 PM)
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
23 Apr 2023
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Date posted
28 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000137836
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The Devonport dockyard refurbishment project will take place at the Devonport Royal Dockyard, the largest naval base in Western Europe. The facility has been supporting the Royal Navy for more than 300 years since 1691. The vast site covers more than 650 acres and has 15 dry docks, four miles of waterfront, 25 tidal berths and five basins.
This is a unique opportunity to develop a career within the construction sector, offering you the chance to develop skills and specialisations that are highly sought.
Within this role you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the implementation of various methods to examine construction materials. Through training and development provided you will work towards excellence in the following areas:
- Carrying out sampling and testing in line with Standards and customers specification.
- Carry out a point of work risk assessment
- Checking that equipment to be used is in calibration and if broken or damaged this is reported to line manager immediately.
- Entering and completing on appropriate sheets all records, readings and results that arise from the procedure being carried out.
- Communicate clear instructions to site teams based on a thorough understanding of Client specification and expectations
- Provide clear and concise data to demonstrate compliance
- Carry out testing using equipment checked for calibration to demonstrate compliance
- Deliver daily/weekly work programmes with site teams
- Maintain detailed site diary
- Maintain personal CPD record and CV to demonstrate career development
- Carry out any other relevant duties as requested from time to time.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at BAM Nuttall who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Opportunity to remain permanent with company after apprenticeship is finished as a laboratory technician with a starting salary of £23,400.
BAM Nuttall Limited are committed to developing emerging talent. Individuals can use the apprenticeship plans to jumpstart a successful career in a skilled industry through on-the-job training and online study. Our goal is to transform you into a fully competent technician, ideally open to accepting a full-time, permanent position within the team, with opportunities for progression in the future. BAM Nuttall Limited care about your future and will work closely with you to ensure any areas of the business you want to progress into is made possible.
The successful applicants can expect full training and support to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop a career in laboratory testing. Not only that but the apprentice will have the opportunity to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C or above (4 or above)) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
BAM Nuttall Limited
Address
Hms Drake
Devonport Dockyard
Plymouth
PL2 2BG
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Laboratory technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Apr 2023