Overview
Your career path. See it our way.
Apprentice Multi-skilled Engineer
Location: Okrney, Kirkwall
Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Start your career path with us an apprentice you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as an Apprentice Multi-skilled Engineer, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.
Your new role
About the role:
Ready to head into the world of work? An Apprenticeship could be your ideal start to the next phase of your career. You’ll learn about the job, on the job, whilst we support you through further studies, so you’ll gain qualifications as well as work experience and skills. As an Appprentice Multi-Skilled Engineer you will be responsible for:
1. To attend college as and when required to successfully fulfil the curriculum of an apprentice within the allotted time scale.
2. To ensuring all apprenticeship logbooks and other relevant documents are completed on time and to the highest standards.
3. To ensure any issues / problems raised at college or on site are reported to your appointed mentor.
4. To work with trades people in an effective, safe, and helpful manner
5. To undertake tasks as directed by relevant trades people.
6. Co-operate with colleagues, Supervisors and Management
7. Identify any relevant training needs to the Operations /Site Manager
8. Complete paperwork on tasks complete and a weekly timesheet
9. To ensure the safe operation of all plant, equipment, and tools.
10. To operate always with safe working practices with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection, Waste Disposal etc in accordance with legislative requirements and policies and procedures of Robertson Construction
11. To report all accidents and incidents as appropriate.
12. To provide support and assistance to other Robertson personnel on site in the delivery of contracted services
13. To maintain an awareness of Robertson policies, procedures and objectives related to the successful delivery of the maintenance service.
What you'll need:
14. Minimum Nat 4 English/Maths - GCSE equivalent
15. An enquiring mind who enjoys problem solving
16. Excellent attention to detail
17. Strong communication skills
18. Able to work effectively within a team
About you:
As an Apprentice Multi-Skilled Engineer we understand this may be one of your first roles so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the construction industry. Experience within this sector would be great however if you can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach with excellent written and verbal communications skills this could be the role for you. We will support you through your Apprenticeship to develop and progress in your chosen career path.
What's in it for me
Our Principles - The Robertson Way
Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.
We listen
Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
We are professional
Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
We take responsibility
Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
We are determined to succeed
Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
We are one team
We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.
For more information on our principles and culture, please visit:
Benefits of working with Robertson:
In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:
19. 31 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
20. Membership of Peoples Pension Scheme
21. Life Assurance
22. Cycle to Work Scheme
23. Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out with Hapi Rewards App
24. Annual Flu Vaccine
25. Access to E-Learning
26. Health & Wellbeing Support
27. Life Management & Financial Support
Diversity & Inclusion:
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.