Multi Trade Apprentice

Metropolitan Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom seeks a multiskilled construction operative to support departmental growth. The role involves flexible working hours, including weekends or night shifts, and responsibilities include site setup, liaising with tradesmen, and performing various construction tasks. Successful candidates should have NVQ L2 in a relevant trade, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. The company offers employee benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee-Owned Trust scheme

Private Healthcare

Private Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Length of Service reward scheme

Tradepoint discount scheme

Private Financial Advice

Qualifications

• Completed an NVQ L2 in a relevant trade or construction apprenticeship.
• Effective communicator.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Report daily to Lead tradesman/Supervisor.
• Liaise with other tradesmen and assist as needed.
• Set up site area and ensure site protection.

Skills

NVQ L2 in relevant trade

Effective communication

Health & Safety understanding

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Hand and battery tools

Basic PC skills

Job description

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 40 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £65m. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business, expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. While the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People remain the same.

Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

About the role: Group Metropolitan are looking for a multiskilled construction operative to support the growth of the department.

Monday to Friday 07:00 – 16:00 is the normal working day; however, these hours will be flexible in line with the needs of the project which you will be working on. Group Metropolitan undertakes as much as 75% of their works outside of normal working hours and therefore you are likely to be asked to work over a weekend or possibly night shifts.

Based between various site locations and our Metropolitan offices.

Ideal Candidate

• Someone who has either completed an NVQ L2 in a relevant trade or working in the construction industry as an apprentice already but looking to train and be developed as a multi‑skilled tradesman
• Good and effective communicator generally
• Understanding of H&S and where applicable demonstrates good practice on site
• Someone who wants to progress and be part of a team, learning and developing
• Keen eye for detail and takes pride in their work and achieving a quality finish
• Ideally holds a driving licence to make tool and material distribution easier
• Has a good set of hand and battery tools
• Can use apps / basic PC skills

Responsibilities

• Report daily to Lead tradesman / Supervisor
• Liaise with other tradesmen and support where needed
• Once trained and developed the candidate should be able to carry out the following tasks:

• Set up a site area
• Site protection
• Setting out with Laser measure
• Ceiling tiles and grid installation
• Plasterboard tracks and soffit installation
• Drywall stud partitions installation
• Undertake carpet works
• Filing and decoration
• Firestopping
• Glazed partition installation
• Cleaning of surfaces

Benefits

The role of a multi‑trade is supportive of the versatile nature of the business but gains the knowledge required to move into further trade development or working towards becoming a Supervisor in the future. We recognise that not all candidates would have performed all these tasks over the years and will offer the support and training needed that allows you to perform these tasks safely and competently.

• Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee‑Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Length of Service reward scheme.
• Tradepoint discount scheme.
• Private Financial Advice.