Overview
Some see obstruction. We see progress.
Role: Trainee Design Technician
Location: Elgin
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. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as Trainee Design Technician, 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? A Traineeship 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 a Trainee Joist Designer, you will be responsible for:
1. Be familiar with company policies and procedures and act appropriately to a working office environment.
2. Be technically competent with the joist details & software.
3. Completing drawings, specification and any other documentation to the required standards within previously agreed timescales.
4. Ensuring all drawings and specifications are checked for accuracy and approved before issue.
5. Liaise directly with the Client (as requested by the Contracts Manager for supply and erect), noting all relevant conversations and acting on/passing this information to the relevant person/file within the Company.
6. Ensure all written and computer work/input is completed accurately and within required timescales and that records are maintained.
7. Produce reports as required by the Design Office Manager/Senior Joist Designer accurately and within relevant timescales.
8. Attend meetings timeously as and when required given suitable notice.
9. Report any job-related problems/issues to the Design Office Manager/Senior Joist Designer.
10. Identify any relevant training needs to the Senior Joist Designer.
11. Complete training set by Senior Joist Designer.
About you
As a Trainee Design Technician we understand this may be one of your first roles so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in Timber Engineering. 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 Traineeship to develop and progress in your chosen career path.
What we need from you
12. HNC/HND (or currently working towards or prepared to)
13. Complimentary relevant experience
14. Ability to work under pressure
15. Methodical approach
16. Numerate
17. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
18. Good written and verbal communication skills
19. Computer literate
20. Willingness to learn
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:
21. 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
22. Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
23. Life Assurance
24. Cycle to Work Scheme
25. Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out with Hapi Rewards App
26. Annual Flu Vaccine
27. Access to E-Learning
28. Health & Wellbeing Support
29. 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.