Construction Support Technician Apprentice
Kingston upon Hull City Council
Hull (HU1 1HJ)
Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 19 August 2026)
Posted on 5 August 2026
Contents
Summary
Hull City Council is seeking an enthusiastic Construction Support Technician Apprentice to join our Housing Investment team and provide vital support to our project surveyors.
- Wage
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£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Construction support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and working pattern to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
Thisprogramme provides a structured introduction to working for a local authority.Based in the Asset Management team the role will involve, conducting propertycondition inspections in accordance with the Decent Home Standard, the HousingHealth and Safety Rating System, and assessing instances/extent of damp andmould according to Awaabs Law guidance, policies and procedures. You will also ensure your health and safety duringproperty inspections and identify relevant repairs to ensure our tenants homesdo not fall into disrepair.
You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other Housing Investment teams, togain a wider understanding of Housing Investment as a whole, for example,repairs and void teams and those carrying out planned improvements.
You will beexpected to transport yourself throughout the city to undertake site inspections.
Duties include:
- Accompany experienced surveyors on supervisedproperty inspections
- Using handheldequipment for the purpose of capturing component data and photographs
- Record factual information about buildings andtheir condition
- Assist with measurements and basic datacapture
- Identify and submit repairs on behalf oftenants
- Transfer approved inspectionnotes into report templates
- Draft factual report sectionsunder supervision
- Check reports for spelling,grammar, formatting and consistency
- Carry out property-relateddesktop research
- Upload and organise inspectionrecords and supporting documents
- Build strong workingrelationships with contractors
- Follow health and safetyprocedures during property visits
- Complete general surveying andadministrative tasks as instructed
- Undertake mandatory training tomeet local authority and legislative requirements
Where you'll work
Warehouse 9, Guild Hall Road
Hull
HU1 1HJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
- Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
- Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
- Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
- The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
- Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
- Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
- Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
- Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
- Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
- Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
- The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
- Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
- Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
Training schedule
You’ll gain valuable insight into how projects are priced, planned, and delivered, while working towards a Level 3 Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship and a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop analytical, commercial, and technical skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
The Housing Investment Service is responsible for the management and delivery of responsive and cyclical maintenance, planned improvement works and refurbishment schemes to a stock of 24,000 domestic properties, garages and associated buildings and surroundings. As a social landlord, we are particularly focussed on providing a tenant led service, based on individual needs to support persons living in our home. The service is structured around key delivery areas, with teams responsible for Responsive Repairs, Voids, Gas Servicing & Repairs, Electrical, Planned Improvements, Asbestos, H&S, Asset Management, Finance, Customer Engagement, Contract Support, Home Ownership and Claims. All teams work closely together to provide a uniform and consistent service for all our customers and stakeholders. The Service is responsible for an annual revenue maintenance budget of c£27m and an annual capital improvement programme in excess of c£55m, both of which aim to actively keep properties in good repair and reduce disrepair, fire safety risks, repairs and disruption for our customers, whilst ensuring ongoing compliance with all relevant building, fire, gas and landlord regulations and associated legislation.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The successful candidate will begiven the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the advancedapprenticeship if available
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Learning Skills Partnership
holly.parkinson@learningskillspartnership.com
01482 338844
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046424.
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Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 19 August 2026)
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