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About
13th August 2025
West Suffolk College is a Further Education college in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The college delivers a range of courses, including vocational and technical courses, apprenticeships, and an array of higher-apprenticeships and bachelor degree courses accredited by the University of East Anglia.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the WSC Built Environment team as a Construction Support Technician. In this role, you’ll assist with organising materials, preparing construction sites, and ensuring a safe, hazard-free environment.
As a Construction Support Technician apprentice, you will support health and safety compliance and contribute to the smooth operation of construction projects. Your responsibilities will include managing resources, ordering supplies, and ensuring everything is ready for use. This apprenticeship offers a strong foundation for a career in the built environment, allowing you to develop key technical skills while working with experienced professionals across different sector projects.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are not shown in order of priority or frequency, nor is the list comprehensive, but rather an indication of the type and level of duties expected of the post:
* Assist in ordering and preparing materials and equipment for construction site operations and maintenance tasks.
* Provide support to staff and contractors during construction activities across various sites.
* Help organise and set up equipment, tools, and materials for construction projects, meetings, and operational needs.
* Support the development and implementation of new construction procedures and tasks as directed by senior staff.
* Ensure that all tools, equipment, and physical resources used on construction sites are properly maintained, cleaned, and stored.
* Coordinate and manage resources across different areas of construction projects, ensuring accessibility and functionality at all times.
* Maintain cleanliness and order on construction sites, ensuring all equipment and materials are safely stored and organised.
* Monitor and record stock levels of consumables, tools, and equipment, reporting any shortages to the supervisor.
* Adhere to Health and Safety policies and report any potential risks or hazards to the line manager.
* Assist with the preparation and management of site visits, inspections, and other construction-related activities.
* Perform routine inspections and maintenance on tools, equipment, and construction sites, reporting any defects or issues to the line manager.
* Participate in risk assessments and follow safety guidelines, ensuring that all tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
* The above job description is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the general level of responsibility of the role.
* As we now operate as a collective Eastern Education Group you may be from time to time required to undertake any of the requirements of your role for any of our Group organisations
Entry requirements
GCSE Maths and English 4-9.
Skills required
* Physical fitness
* Initiative
Training to be provided
The learner will be studying the Construction Support Technician Level 3Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Things to consider
You’ll gain hands-on experience across various construction disciplines, supporting the setup for practical sessions and broadening your understanding of the skills involved in the construction industry.
The prospect of permanent employment opportunities within Eastern Education Group, within the Built Environment team with a multitude of wider development scope.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 20/08/2025
£ 14,526 per year
Location
This job is located inBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
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