Apprentice Structures Design Technician

  • Kier (Penrith) - old
  • Penrith, Cumbria
  • £7.18 per hour

Kier Strategic Highways are looking to recruit an Apprentice Technician who will report to the Principal Engineer on the Design Services highways maintenance contract.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    72865
  • Wages
    £7.18 p/h
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    18/07/2017
  • Start Date
    21/08/2017
  • Approx. Duration
    18 Months

  • Location
    Penrith
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Construction
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    Kier (Penrith) - old

Description

To support and assist with the preparation of technical solutions to engineering problems as a member of a design team and as directed.

The role will involve a wide variety of experience working within an office based team focusing on bridges and highway structures.

Key Responsibilities, which you will learn as part of the apprenticeship: ·

  • Under supervision assist in the production of CAD drawing preparation
  • Reinforced Concrete detailing
  • Design calculations
  • Assessment calculations
  • Inspection reports
  • Under supervision take ownership of own career development using company appraisal procedures and undertake additional learning
  • Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace, setting a good example to other employees and ensuring awareness of and compliance with general Health and Safety responsibilities as set out in the Health and Safety Management System
  • Perform other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required

In addition to the apprenticeship training you will receive hands on experience including mentoring and coaching from experienced members of the team. On this Highways apprenticeship programme you will learn a range of skills across Highways Business. Following the apprenticeship programme we would expect you to have developed skills in:

  • Working independently using your own initiative
  • Principles of highways structure design and maintenance
  • Understand safe working practices and Health and Safety regulations within the work environment
  • Commercial and programming understanding

For more information about this vacancy please contact Learning Skills Partnership on 01482338840 (Ref ID: 72865)

Company website : www.kier.co.uk

  • Related vocational experience desirable
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Basic ICT skills
  • Able to work under supervision and to seek advice when necessary
GCSE’s/Standard Grades grade C or above including core subjects (English, maths & science)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services & Advanced Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering.
  • You must be a team player
  • You must be well presented and organised
  • You should also be honest, reliable and willing to learn
  • You must be committed to completing the apprenticeship
  • A desire to learn about the Construction Industry
This apprenticeship programme is very much the start of an exciting career in the construction industry with wide ranging prospects which may span a number of roles within the Civil Engineering umbrella.
This role may involve some travelling, specifically in order to attend the training facility to undertake your academic training, as such a driving licence would be beneficial. This apprenticeship will involve personal study outside work. A career in construction may involve being based on projects in various locations. This role may involve some travelling, specifically in order to attend the training facility to undertake your academic training, as such a driving licence would be beneficial.

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