What will the apprentice be doing on site
EN:Able Futures, award-winning Apprenticeship Employer, are partnering with Kingfisher Windows who are looking to grow their team with fresh, new talent and are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Management Support Technician.
Kingfisher Windows have been designing, manufacturing and installing high performance, beautifully crafted windows, doors and conservatories throughout Yorkshire since 1989.
Kingfisher Windows pride themselves on offering cutting edge products and services with the traditional values of a family-owned business. Providing an extensive and innovative range of products designed to perfectly compliment all properties, they handle each project from concept to completion.
Relevant information about the project
The successful candidate will assist in managing multiple commercial projects from initial planning through to completion, including directing site operatives and sub-contractors, monitoring project costs, providing consistent and dedicated client liaison in order to deliver projects on time and to budget.
As well as the tasks listed below you will learn building regulation compliance, surveying, site management, H&S compliance and be exposed to commercial matters.
• Plan, schedule, arrange and oversee works against contractual expectation
• Deploy, resources of material, equipment, personnel and other sub-contract services to achieve the overall weekly installation schedule in terms of volume, quality and cost
• Scrutinise surveys against tender documents to identify installation issues and liaise with estimating to identify any anomalies or discrepancies
• Ensure the installation facility is efficiently planned and organised in order to meet agreed delivery schedules and costs
• Provide installation data to the estimating department to aid the build-up of tender documents and carry out site inspections where necessary
• Ensure that any additional materials, services or methods used during an installation are recorded to enable the raising of a Variation Order. Ensure a fully documented site diary is kept for commercial contract installations and is retained within the relevant contract file.
• Allocate sub-contractors ensuring best fit for the requirements of the contract and supervise in order to ensure the individual objectives of each contract are completed to schedule and comply with contractual and payment conditions and dress code
• Ensure sub-contractors receive guidance on the methods, systems, quality and safety standards of installation required in the form of an Installation Manual, Surveys and when necessary Method Statements
• Manage all aspects of the contracts ensuring all surveys, manufacture and fitting are carried out within contract timescales
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure an effective client liaison service is achieved in line with set KPI's
• Ensure that every installation undergoes a final inspection/snagging and is only handed over to the Client on a satisfactory conclusion
• Ensure the invoicing of completed jobs/contracts is carried out as each job/contract is completed. Ensure valuations are raised in line with the agreed time schedules as defined within the contract terms and conditions
• Monitor and approve the weekly Installers time sheets prior to authorisation for payment
• Liaise with customers and work with other internal departments to ensure the highest standards are met
• Attend pre-contract/contract/site meetings when deemed necessary
• Provide excellent customer and quality service in line with standards, procedures and guidelines
• Use effective skills to ensure a zero incident health and safety culture, implementing all regulatory health and safety
Essential qualities
• Self motivated and organised
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team-focused to meet team goals
• Effective Customer Care skills
• Ability to take ownership of given work
• Ability to work on own initiative as an individual or as part of a team.
Qualifications Required
5 GCSE's Grade 5-9 including Maths, English and Science
Relevant information about the site
The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Construction Support Technician Qualification, which will take 24 Months (plus End Point Assessment) and will be delivered by Leeds College of Building on a Day Release basis.
40 Hours Per Week.
Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:00
£319 Per Week (This is made up of the National Apprenticeship Wage plus £17 travel allowance)
