Trainee Technician Apprenticeship
HBC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Doncaster, Dronfield, Leeds
Closes on Wednesday 24 June 2026
Posted on 20 May 2026
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Summary
To assist in the management of projects gaining experience in the full range of Construction roles in Commercial, Planning, Design Management, Engineering Site Management. Contribute towards works being carried out to the highest standards of health and safety, to a high level of quality, economically and in accordance with the programme.
- Wage
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£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Construction site supervisor (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday including day release at The Sheffield College. Shifts to be confirmed.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Your key responsibilities are to:
- Learn the role of all site team members through shadowing and putting skills learnt into practice, developing skills towards taking ownership on specific areas and site activities with guidance from colleagues
- Ensure that high standards of Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental compliance are maintained on the Project, ensuring company management system and policies are followed promoting Best Practice and closely liaising with all parties
- Shadowing and assisting roles, under direct supervision of Site Safety Supervisor, Temporary Works Coordinator and Lifting Operations Co-ordinator
- Gain familiarity with processes for cost control as part of Site Team, driving efficiency and keeping control of site costs including labour, materials, and plant hire
- Assisting in the monitoring and preparation of regular returns
- Develop an understanding of effective management of programme and planning methods/tools, and contribute regarding areas under their control
- Contribute to high levels of Quality throughout the project, gaining knowledge of processes Contract specific and Company requirements
- Assisting with ensuring stage inspections and testing are completed, involved in shadowing managers on soft landings and aftercare
- Take off, schedule and requisition of Plant and Materials where required and undertake reconciliations as directed with appropriate level of direction
- Attend and contribute to third party inspections, and gain knowledge of roles and processes such as Building Control, Client Representatives, suppliers, and warranty providers
- Gain familiarity with types of project Design information and apply on-site, with the ability to follow general drawings and specifications and implement on-site
- Gain familiarity with setting out procedures and dimensional control, utilising appropriate instruments and equipment
- Gain a basic understanding of contractual arrangements on the project in respect to the main contract and that of subcontracts in terms of obligations, responsibilities and processes and apply to the areas tasked with
- Gain a basic understanding of commercial processes and arrangements on the project in respect to the main contract and that of subcontracts, and financial controls - with involvement in checking of valuations, site measures and reporting
- Assisting to ensure the site complies with the Considerate Constructors Scheme Code of Practice, gaining an understanding of the scheme
- Completing reviews of Risk Assessments and Method Statements under guidance. Subject to Project or Section Manager review and verification, ensuring relevant for the task in hand, ensuring all personnel are briefed on contents and that changes are picked up through appropriate revisions
- Assisting with appropriate guidance to ensure all statutory inspections, servicing and maintenance are undertaken and evidenced for all equipment on site, including that of the Supply Chain
- Ensuring competency evidenced, and compliance of all personnel demonstrated and recorded; undertaking inductions to the site and maintaining regular dialogue and communications via meetings, toolbox talks and briefings
- Completion of Permits as directed, ensuring validity and accuracy
- Undertaking inspections and monitoring in a thorough and timely manner under the guidance of the manager
- Reporting to the Project or Section Manager any concerns or queries
- Undertaking any other duties that may be requested by the line manager for which training and an explanation has been provided and understood
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Hatfield, Thorne Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6EL
- Callywhite Lane, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XN
- Century House, 1275 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
- Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
- Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
- Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
- Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
- Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
- Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.
Training schedule
Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard delivered on a day release basis at Sheffield College City Campus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
BTEC in:
- Construction based subject (grade Extended Diploma Pass; or)
- Construction in the Built Environment (grade Extended Diploma Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
A full UK driving license is required for this role due to having to travel to different sites within the region.
About this employer
Formerly known as Henry Boot Construction, HBC Construction Limited (HBC) is a wholly owned and independently managed construction company.
Employing over 100 construction specialists and based in Dronfield, Derbyshire, HBC operates across Yorkshire, Teesside and the East Midlands.
A multi award-winning contractor, HBC is committed to the highest possible industry standards. Renowned for building with integrity, authenticity and passion, developers, local authorities, contractors and supply chain partners know they can rely on HBC’s service excellence, construction expertise and the ability to deliver solutions for complex projects.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression on to a relevant Degree Apprenticeship and upon satisfactory completion of both a full time employed position may be available (subject to availability)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Laura Eaton
laura.eaton@sheffcol.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027735.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 24 June 2026