Design and Technical Trainee (2025-7489) West Malling, England
In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Design and Technical Trainee to join our team at Vistry Kent, West Malling. As a Design and Technical Trainee, you will provide administrative support to the technical team in planning, co-ordination, and design functions on each project from tender to post-contract. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 4 apprenticeship to develop your skills and knowledge.
What’s in it for you…
* Completion of Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
* Competitive salary and annual bonus
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 39 days with service
* Private medical insurance (employee paid)
* Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4x your salary
* Share save and incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with additional benefits
What we expect from you…
* Align with our values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
* 4 GCSEs A-C/4-9, including Maths and English
* Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, diploma, T Level, BTEC, or 2 A Levels)
* Excellent attention to detail
* Professional communication skills for stakeholder engagement
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
* Strong IT skills, preferably in Excel, Power Projects, and Word
* Ability to work independently
* Full UK driving license (desirable)
About the role…
* Identify client requirements in construction projects
* Assess health and safety risks in design
* Ensure compliance with regulations
* Minimize environmental impact
* Assist architects with detailed design development
* Monitor quality on projects
* Support commercial staff with cost monitoring
About us…
We build more than homes; we’re creating Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos — doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality guide us in developing sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. Recognized brands include Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.
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