Apprentice Engineer

Introduction

VolkerFitzpatrick are building the Didcot Science Bridge section of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure. Our engineering apprentices will be an integral part of the site operations team being responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the delivery of the project. 

About the Employer

VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK. We provide specialist multi-disciplinary engineering solutions to a wide range of markets to deliver a truly integrated service for our clients. We are proud to say our history dates back over 100 years, employ almost 1,000 people and currently turn over more than £600m per year, ensuring we are able to meet the growing demands of today’s construction industry. Our specialist capabilities are the heart of our business; as a supply chain partner we work nationally to solve complex challenges in all kinds of diverse environments. Our proven expertise in delivering successful projects in a wide range of sectors include rail and depots, buildings, highways, airports, energy and defence.

What You'll Do

• Understand and comply with Company Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Sustainability Systems and Policies
• Provide assistance to the Site Engineers in the accurate setting out and control of the works, taking every opportunity to undertake setting out under the supervision of their Section / Senior Engineer 
• Gain experience of Company HSEQ systems and participate in tasks that are described 
• Gain experience in materials sampling and testing 
• Any other duties assigned by your line manager for the benefit of the site 
• Undertaking Instrument checks on setting out equipment and maintaining records of such checks
• Reading and understanding method statements
• Maintaining records of labour, plant and materials used in the works
• Carrying out material sampling 
• Maintaining as built record drawing of the completed works 

Training Outcome

• Opportunity to complete a degree apprenticeship and achieve professional membership

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths & Science - 8-4

Course Information

Course: Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD