Higher Apprentice Technical

Job Introduction

Tarmac: I bet you’re thinking we just pave the roads, right?   

Yes, we do that, but that’s not all we do.  We do so much more. We don’t just supply materials – we help to build the homes we live in; the schools our children learn in; and the infrastructure that keeps the UK moving every day.  We’re building pride with our local communities. And together, we’re building our future. Now is your chance to join our team to build your own future with us, by being proud of a job well done, ambitious in what you do and collaborative in how you solve problems. 

Our commitment to people development has led us to establish the industry-leading National Skills and Safety Park, where we host events from onboarding and training, to some of our most senior leadership workshops. This state of the art facility will deliver your engaging and informative induction to help kick start your career.  We’ll also ask you to travel from time to time and maybe even do a secondment to a different office to help you develop. 

Role Responsibility

As an Apprentice Supervisor you will learn how to ensure all programmes of work are completed with the highest standards of safety in place as well as learn how to manage the performance of the squad to ensure that works activities are carried out efficiently, to the agreed programme and specification. Your responsibilities will be: 

● To learn and support with the compliance of all HSQE requirements including site induction, risk assessments, compliance with life saving rules, safety inspections, safety briefings and competency of subcontractors. 

● To comply with, and learn to manage, site operations, operational effectiveness and efficiency. The goal is to ensure the site operations run and are completed to the highest standard and comply with contract specification and relevant standards to prevent any remedial action. 

● To learn how to manage the testing requirements within contract specification and relevant standards. 

● To ensure all contract works have been inspected by a Company representative with the Customer and the contract is approved/sign off prior to leaving site. 

● To learn and start to put in place efficient allocation of resources, plant, staff and if necessary sub-contractors to ensure delivery of contracts is met. 

● Work collaboratively with the squad foreman and th daily plan of works and overcome any potential barriers before works commence. This includes subcontractors where necessary. 

● Communicate effectively and work closely with internal and external people to reduce delays and avoid additional costs where possible. 

You will also be enrolled in a relevant course of study for this apprenticeship with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to achieve a recognised qualification. 

The Ideal Candidate

As our ideal Higher Apprentice Supervisor you will need to be enthusiastic, well organised, and self-motivated. 

You will have 5 Standard Grades or GCSE ‘s  including English and Maths at Grade C (4) or above plus 80 UCAS points or equivalent at Higher / Advanced Higher/ A level.  

Why Us

So, what will you get as part of an industry leading organisation that gives you real responsibility from the offset? 

Well, you’ll get:   

• A competitive salary 

• A chance to join our bonus scheme 

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Access to Tarmac Rewards including discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 

• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice for all of life’s ups and downs. 

• Training and development opportunities throughout your career. 

   

Tarmac Trading Limited