Trainee Supervisor - Contracting

Durham, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a career in construction with a hands-on, outdoor role? Do you want to learn, grow, and gain valuable qualifications while working on real projects?

Join our Higher Apprentice – Trainee Supervisor programme and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in Contracting Operational Management.

As a Trainee Supervisor Apprentice, you will be an integral part of our Contracting teams, gaining exposure to a variety of on-site supervisory roles and responsibilities.

Over 26 months, you’ll complete the Level 5 Mineral Products Technology Level 5 Apprenticeship learning pathway. This programme provides the knowledge, skills and behaviours required, preparing you for initially supervisory roles, in your destination role.

For more details about the course see

Role Responsibility

In this role, you will:

• Supervise Tarmac site works, including surfacing, planing, and traffic management operations.
• Plan, programme, and deliver individual schemes, ensuring financial performance.
• Manage resources such as labour, plant, materials, and contractors to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance by preparing risk assessments, permits, job briefing sheets, and delivery plans.
• Take accurate site measurements to place material orders.
• Maintain and record site work details and liaise with Quantity Surveyors for invoicing.
• Work closely with internal departments and external clients to meet project timelines.
• Work predominantly outdoors in varied weather conditions throughout the year.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you should be:

• Motivated to work hands-on in outdoor environments.
• An effective communicator who can liaise with teams and stakeholders.
• Driven to learn, combining on-the-job experience with college studies.
• Willing to travel – Ready to visit various sites across the UK
  
  

Qualifications

England Applicants:

• 5 GCSEs (A-C / 9-4), including Maths and English.
• PLUS: A Level DD, BTEC National Diploma PPP, Access to HE Diploma (21 Merits), Level 3 Apprenticeship in a related subject, or equivalent qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
  
  

Scotland Applicants:

• Higher qualification (Grade C or above) with National 5 Maths (Grade C), suitable construction qualifications and/or experience, or NQ in a construction-related subject.
  
  

Why Us

Why Us

In addition to practical experience, programme highlights include:  

• Structured learning pathway: Achieve a Higher Apprentice Level 5 Qualification in Mineral Products Technology. For more details on the qualification and learning provider plus see use the link
• Core Skills Graduate Development Programme: Eight modules over two years to strengthen business acumen, develop soft skills, and build networks.
• Career progression: A clear pathway to operational management roles.
• A supportive, inclusive environment that values different perspectives.
  
  

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you’re passionate about construction, eager to learn, and ready to take on exciting challenges, apply now for the Higher Apprentice – Trainee Supervisor programme! Start your journey with us and lay the foundation for a successful career in contracting and site supervision.

Tarmac Trading Limited

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/6364