As the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach has enabled us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence form the foundation of our company and guide the way we work and behave. At NG Bailey, we recognise the importance of having apprentices in our workforce. Our industry-leading approach develops the behaviours, skills, knowledge, and experience our apprentices need to build a successful career. We work in partnership with a national network of colleges to offer some of the best training in the industry. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age. They offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area. This means you develop your skills in a real working environment from day one and are able put the skills you learn at college, directly into practice at work. APPRENTICE GEOSPATIAL SURVEYOR Are you looking to kick start your career as a geospatial surveyor? Do you want to work on exciting projects that will challenge you daily and get paid while you do it? Would you enjoy working in an office environment combined with travel to sites and working outdoors? If the answer to these questions is yes, then join Freedom, part of NG Bailey, and be part of the next generation supporting our utilities industry. A typical day will be diverse, challenging and very rewarding. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our experienced team, where you can learn from the industry’s best. As a Freedom apprentice you will: Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country. Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely. Work at our offices and undertake site visits. Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary. Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people. Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative. You will learn to: Support our team of surveyors on a variety of client sites to collect land and building measurements. Learn to use geospatial techniques to plan and prepare a project brief as per the client specification. Set up survey technology, undertaking equipment checks and adjustments, and operate following guidance from senior surveyor. Process survey data and produce technical drawings in line with client requirements using software such as AutoCAD. Maintain and clean all equipment and vehicles before travel and on return from site. Complete all project administration including risk assessments. Learn and follow all processes to ensure we are working in line with our ISO accreditations to support our sustainability goals, maintain a high quality of work, and put Health and Safety at the forefront of what we do. We are looking for people who: Have a valid UK driving licence. Are keen to learn. Share our values of Passion, Integrity Responsibility and Excellence. Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance. Enjoys Maths and Geography, have good IT skills, and want to apply their knowledge in the real world. Enjoy working in a team. Can follow instructions and work under pressure. Can act independently. Have a positive attitude to learn and a can-do approach to problem solving. Is physically fit – days on site will mean being on your feet for long hours in various conditions. You will attend Dudley College/T3 Training on block release to complete the Level 3 Geospatial Survey technician apprenticeship and regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme. To apply you need: To have a valid UK driving licence, and, 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) – Grade B/6 or above in Maths, and Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Science, and Geography. Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you: Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment. Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship. Further eligibility details can be found online at https://guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks. Ready to apply? If you are applying for this role, take a look at our application hints and tips for guidance on what good looks like. We receive a lot of applications, find out how you can make yours stand out. Apprenticeship-Hints-and-Tips.pdf (ngbailey.com) What happens next? If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews. PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED. NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process. -Inploi- Posting: Grad50 LI-EJ1 On-site