Apprentice General Construction Operative

About this opportunity

Established since 1865, Bethell is a leading privately-owned construction and utility services company based in Manchester which provides its clients with solutions in the Civil Engineering and Multi Utility sectors throughout the north of England.

Bethell directly employed a skilled workforce of 200 dedicated staff and due to expansion and investment a number of exciting apprenticeship opportunities have arisen.

Working on various jobs in the Bolton and across Greater Manchester you will be work on and be fully trained in the following areas: kerbing, installing drainage, paving, concreting and general civil engineering works. Working in a number of sectors such as highways, groundwork, environment, rail, water and structures.

As part of your apprenticeship you will attend College one day per week over two years and work towards your nvq whilst in the workplace

A normal day would include:

Meeting on site or arranging a pick up point and you could be working on any project in the following areas: highways, groundwork, environment, rail, water and structures.

You will be working with a groundworks team and installing paving, drainage, kerbing, concreting and general civil engineering works.

As part of your apprenticeship you will attend College one day per week over two years and work towards your nvq whilst in the workplace.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Skills Company.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Skills Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

If you don’t have grade C GCSE in maths and English or you will do functional skills whilst attending College.

Personal Qualities

• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Hardworking.
• Contribution to team effort as well as individual tasks.
• Positive attitude.

Skills

• Math’s & English GCSE Grade C or you will do functional skills at College.
• Happy to work outdoors.
• Hard working.
• Excellent communication skills..