Apprentice Construction Support Technician - True Window & Glass Centre LTD

What Will the Apprentice Be Doing?

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What You’ll Do at Work

You’ll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in reading blueprints, preparing quotes, and understanding installation processes. If you're detail-oriented, enthusiastic about construction, and ready to build a solid foundation for your future, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Understanding the industry:

  • Apprentices gain knowledge of double glazing products, installation processes, and industry standards. 

• Cost analysis:

  • Research and analyse material, labour, and equipment costs.

• Software proficiency:

  • Be proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Become proficient in using software for estimating, project management, and scheduling. 

• Bid preparation:

  • Assist in preparing bids and tenders, including gathering information and compiling data. 

• Project monitoring:

  • learn to track project costs and identify potential overruns, contributing to the overall financial management of projects. 

• Communication:

  • Develop communication skills to interact with sales teams, customers, and other stakeholders. 

• Record keeping:

  • Maintaining detailed records and organising work schedules is a key responsibility. 

Specific Tasks:

• Data analysis:

  • Analyse company data, exchange rates, and price information. 

• Quote preparation:

  • Prepare and submit quotations for work, including estimating material quantities and labour costs. 

• Bid support:

  • Help with bids for new contracts, collecting data, and preparing required documentation. 

• Cost monitoring:

  • Monitor project costs against forecasts, identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions. 

• Risk assessment:

  • Help assess project risks related to material availability, weather, or other factors. 

• Subcontractor communication:

  • Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers, gathering information and ensuring timely deliveries. 

• Drawing interpretation:

  • Learn to interpret technical drawings and plans to accurately measure and calculate material.

What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

• The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Construction Support Technician Level 3

• The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.

• This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0960-v1-0

What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?

Permanent position available on successful completion of the Apprenticeship. Possible progression to a higher-level Apprenticeship and Estimator/Commercial Manager.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• 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

• Patience

Qualifications

GCSE in:

• English and Maths (Grade A*/9 – C/4)
  
  Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.