Apprentice Piling Operative - NATIONWIDE J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED

As a Piling Apprentice, you will be placed on one of our projects to gain hands on experience, working alongside our knowledgeable Piling teams. Under supervision, you will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the piling operations; whilst gaining a broader knowledge of the piling operations carried out within the business.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,632.00

    27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, working pattern to be discussed at interview 45 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 45

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000141093

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

In this role, you will be working outdoors in all-weather conditions. The successful candidate must be prepared to travel to and from the site either on a daily or weekly basis.

As a Piling Apprentice, you will be placed on one of our projects to gain hands on experience, working alongside our knowledgeable Piling teams. Under supervision, you will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the piling operations; whilst gaining a broader knowledge of the piling operations carried out within the business.

During this apprenticeship, you will develop competence in the following:

Working safely on site and comply with environmentally responsible work practices .
Contributing to sustainable practices in piling operations .
Slinging and signalling the movement of suspended loads during lifting operations.
Carrying out user maintenance on tools, piling plant and machinery.
Guiding and controlling the movement and operations of piling plant, machinery, and vehicles.
Off loading and loading vehicles.
Operating powered units, tools, machinery, and equipment specific to piling operations (e.g., concrete pumps, generators, compressors agitators, pressure washers or lighting sets).
Monitor the delivery of concrete and take samples for testing.
Transport, handle, pour, position and lay concrete and protect it for curing.
This position is NATIONWIDE.

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

The successful applicant will enrol on to the Piling attendant Level 2 apprenticeship standard.

This apprenticeship is 18-24 months, with a mixed on the job and off the job learning. 

The apprenticeship provider is located in Coalville and you will be on block release. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

By the end of the programme, you will have gained valuable on-the-job experience, new skills, and an industry recognised qualification, that will offer you the opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career.

Full-time employment on completion of the apprenticeship.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade Grade A*- C (or 9 – 4)) Desired

Things to consider

This position is NATIONWIDE Due to the nature of the work and size of our sites we require you to have or be working towards achieving a full clean UK (United Kingdom) driving license The successful candidate must be willing to travel

About the employer

J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.

Employer

J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED

Address

Wigan Road

Golborne

WA3 3UB

Contact

Rosie Wilkinson

rosiewilkinson@murphygroup.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

THE SMB GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Piling attendant

Level 2 (GCSE)


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