About

19th December 2024

Employer description

FP MCCANN is the UK's largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions. In Northern Ireland, we also offer quarrying, ready mix, surfacing, dry silo mortar, construction and FP MCCANN HOMES.

From our 12 UK based manufacturing facilities, FP McCann offers an extensive range of quality precast concrete solutions that include drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power and infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products and architectural & structural products.

At FP McCann, we can customise our solutions to ensure they create maximum value for your project, accommodating your site conditions, design requirements and construction needs. In Northern Ireland, FP McCann have an array of Quarries, Surfacing, Readymix and Precast plants, which supply a wide range of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We offer a range of sustainable and innovative product solutions that complement our standard package of products and services.

FP McCann also operates within the Construction sector and has secured and completed a portfolio of award-winning construction work within Northern Ireland; these include projects in the public sector areas of health, education, water and transport infrastructure, and private industrial and commercial developments.

At FP McCann, we have a long history of meeting our customers’ needs. Our product range has never been more diverse, more competitive, or more in-tune with our clients’ needs than it is today. The quality and reliability of FP McCann’s products and services are the foundation of our success. We are constantly developing and improving our solutions, whilst striving to exceed customer expectations. At FP McCann, we promise to perform and build a sustained trust with our stakeholders. By implementing our corporate values, we aim to deliver on this guarantee through our products, services, communications and, above all, the behaviour of our people.

We recognise the importance of operating with integrity and apply high standards of corporate governance in the conduct of our business. Our ability to deliver to client specifications on major projects across the UK and Ireland has established FP McCann as a valuable and reliable partner. With twelve UK manufacturing facilities, FP McCann employs around 1,600 people, making us the largest precast concrete manufacturers in the United Kingdom.

Main description

During this apprenticeship you will undertake the tasks involved within various departments for the Architectural & Structural Division. This will include commercial, production, quality assurance, planning and transport. You will spend time in each department learning what they do and applying what you have learnt.

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
Initially you will spend time learning about the products and services we offer. When you are confident with the products and services that we offer, you will be assigned to one of the above departments to gain an understanding of what the department does.

Duties:

Support the production of resource lists, based on estimates, using technical drawings to identify the requirements of the project
Assist with the development of tenders relevant to the construction project, ensuring records of tenders are kept and processed within the required timescales
Support the progress of construction projects, recommending
and proposing revisions of programmes and assisting with the planning of schedules of work

Training to be provided

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.

College or training organisation
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Your training course
Construction support technician (level 3) Equal to A level

Your training plan
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a nationally recognised Construction Support Technician Level 3 standard via our training partner, Learning Skills Partnership
Your apprenticeship typically takes 27 months to complete and is fully supported through a combination of regular online lessons, e-learning materials, and access to their team of experts for 1-2-1 advice and support

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:English (grade 4/C) and Math's (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Future Prospects

There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company, with a strong focus on continued learning and personal development.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 13/01/2025

Salary

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

Location

This job is located in Ely, Cambs

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Construction Apprentice FP MCCANN LIMITED