Apprentice Management Trainee / Trainee Contracts Manager

Bagnalls Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned painting contractor is looking for an Apprentice Management Trainee / Trainee Contracts Manager in London. This role offers extensive training in project management, customer liaison, and contract management. Candidates should have a commitment to a long-term career in project management, strong communication skills, and at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. The position includes full support and opportunities for progression, alongside a salary starting at £30,014.40 with reviews every 6 months.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Company car potential

Qualifications

• Commitment to developing a career in project/contract management.
• Passion for delivering high-quality customer service.
• Some work experience or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trained in management of major painting and decorating contracts.
• Customer liaison, surveying, estimating, and cost control.
• Manage your own jobs as you progress.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Numerical skills

Initiative and independence

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

5 GCSEs Grades A*-C including English and Maths

AS or A2 Level or construction-related qualification

Job description

Role overview

Apprentice Management Trainee / Trainee Contracts Manager

Full time London - Brooklands

Trainee Contracts Manager – London

Salary from £30,014.40 with a pay review every 6 months (Higher salary may be available dependant on relevant experience/qualifications)

Wanted - Are you looking to kick start your career or grow your career in a different industry? If you're passionate about learning lifelong skills working as part of an experienced team and having the opportunity to earn whilst you train then we want to hear from you!

The Role

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to be trained in all aspects of project managing major painting and decorating contracts. This includes customer liaison, surveying, estimating, cost control and managing projects from initial enquiry through to completion and final account agreement.

Your Development

You will be given support by a mentor to help you to develop in the role of Trainee Contracts Manager. You’ll be given the opportunity to train alongside practical experience, dealing with the “hands on” running of projects in a busy contracting office. We would encourage you to get further qualifications which could involve going to university.

As you progress you will have the opportunity to manage your own jobs and be responsible for developing your own customer base. If you are successful in the role, there would be lots of opportunities to progress within the company.

You

The role of Trainee Contracts Manager would suit someone looking to build a long-term career. We are not expecting you to come with much experience as we provide full support and training to allow you to learn the skills needed for the role. More important than your academic qualifications will be your commitment to succeed, an ability to put the needs of the customer first and a positive approach to continuous learning. We do ask that you have the following skills and qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs Grades A*-C including English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• Full driving licence
• A commitment to developing a career in project/contract management
• A passion for delivering the highest quality customer service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and adequate numerical skills
• Experience with using Microsoft Office
• Ability to show initiative and to work independently
• Some work experience or training
• AS or A2 Level or construction-related qualification

Bagnalls

Bagnalls is a leading, family-owned, painting contractor, established in 1875, with over 600 employees and branches across the UK.

We are committed to live our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and People. We have a commitment to the long-term development of our staff and are proud that the management team have clocked up an average length of service of 24 years. Four of our seven Executive Board members started as Management Trainees with the business.

This role is based at our Brooklands office (KT15) with the nearest station being Byfleet and Newhaw. (Please note that face to face interviews will be conducted at our Teddington office on 20 March)

We will be conducting first stage teams interviews over Monday 02 and Tuesday 03 March.

Reward Package

The initial salary will reflect the fact that this is a trainee post with a high level of support and input needed for your development. You will have the prospect of higher salary, performance related bonus and company car as you progress within the team. The exact salary will depend on qualifications already obtained and relevant previous experience.

BAGNALLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Department

Management Trainee

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

£30,014.40 - with a pay review every 6 months. (Higher salary may be available dependant on relevant experience/qualifications)