The role

This is an excellent opportunity to join our busy construction team as an Apprentice Site Supervisor, initially on our flagship project in Liverpool, but eventually working throughout the north west.

Your role will be to assist the site and project manager in managing all aspects of the construction project ensuring health and safety standards are met, quality standards are met and the construction programme is adhered to.

In doing this you will also be assisting the site team maintain and control the financial aspects of the project. You will also be assisting the Site Engineer in ensuring the setting out and technical information in the ground is correct.

You will be attending Liverpool John Moores University one day a week throughout your apprenticeship programme, you must meet the minimum entry requirements and secure a place on the course.

The other 4 days a week you will have the opportunity to work in a mixture of departments ensuring exposure to Health and Safety, Planning, commercial and technical areas of the business.

This will predominantly be on site which will involve working outdoors whatever the weather with some physical activity involved.

Once qualified you have the opportunity to secure the role of Assistant Site Manager with excellent prospects to progress into a site manager role and beyond.

There are also many other routes to progress within the business depending on the individual’s skill set.

The right fit

• You must meet the minimum entry requirements and gain acceptance onto the LJMU BSc (Hons) Construction Management Degree Apprenticeship programme as detailed below.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• Comfortable to work towards obtaining First Aid at Works certificate.
• Comfortable to work towards obtaining CSCS Card.
• Comfortable to work towards obtaining SSSTS or SMSTS Qualification.
• Comfortable to work towards obtaining Basic Scaffold Inspection qualification.

Entry Requirements

GCSE’s and equivalents :

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below :

• Key Skills Level 2 in English / Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy / English
• Higher Diploma in Maths / English
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths / English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Welsh GCSE Maths Numeracy

A-Levels

• Minimum number of A Levels required : 2
• Is general studies acceptable? Yes
• Average A Level offer : BCC
• Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• Maximum AS Level points accepted : 20

Applicants studying an HND or Foundation Degree in Construction or Building Studies will be considered for direct entry into Level 2.

A HND with Merit Overall or Foundation Degree at 50% overall would be required.

Who we are

M&Y Maintenance and Construction provides responsive repairs, planned works, renewables, facilities management and new build services to clients across the North West.

Over 40 years we’ve grown from a small, family-run business into a multimillion-pound company employing over 200 permanent employees.

M&Y Maintenance and Construction is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

Next steps

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.

Our People Services team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

What we offer

M&Y Maintenance and Construction really is a great place to work and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re an accredited Best Companies Top 100 employer and have achieved Investors in People Gold status.

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives.

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which, amongst other things, includes :

• A range of flexible working options.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• Up to 9% employer’s contribution to the pension scheme (match funded).
• £250 annual Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

We regenerate places and create opportunities for people"

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, minority ethnic, LGBT and female candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

Last updated : 2024-04-23