Start your journey with Portakabin – innovators in the science of building! At Portakabin, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
We’re looking for a motivated Project Apprentice who will bring energy, creative new ideas and a fresh perspective to help Portakabin continue to innovate, lead and transform the world of modular buildings.
As a Project Apprentice at Portakabin you will be based at our Bridgwater Hire and Service Centre. Your role will be supporting the team to provide administrative support and assistance with the co-ordination and implementation of a variety of projects. You will learn what needs to be achieved to deliver successful projects; utilising resources to support with the management of projects whilst building an appreciation for costs, the need for good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills.
Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey. Your 2-year apprenticeship will be delivered through a blended learning approach supported by our learning provider, Heart of England. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your professional development as a priority.
During the programme you will complete a Level 4 Associate Project Management apprenticeship, working across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your development.
What we’re looking for‿.
Essential Requirements
* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Level 4 – 9 (or equivalent)
* 2 A’ levels, Grade C – A* or equivalent
* Computer literate with a solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent organisation and planning skills
* High levels of energy and passion for project management
* The ability to build highly trusted relationships with colleagues, third parties and internal stakeholders.
What to expect‿
* Support with the management of stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
* Communication with a variety of audiences and developing your ability to negotiate.
* Have an awareness of project budgets and build an understanding of planned and actual costs.
* Determine, control, and manage changes to the scope of the project, including assumptions, dependencies, and constraints.
* Be involved with monitoring the progress of projects.
* Identify and monitor project risk or opportunity, plan and implement responses to them, contribute to risk registers.
* Understand the resources required to successfully deliver a project, including colleagues, sub-contractors, and how to manage these.
In return for your hard work, you’ll receive‿
Benefits & Opportunities
* £20,000 per annum
* 25 days per year plus bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
* Contributory pension
* A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
* Employee Assistance Program
* A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere. Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.
We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us!
Why Portakabin?
Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York UK.
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com
Apply Now‿..
If interested, please submit your application as early as possible, applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Important Dates:
14th March - Closing date.
Week Commencing 24th March - You will be contacted for in person interviews.
Week Commencing 31th March – Offers to be given.
