Construction Support Technician Apprentice
Kingston upon Hull City Council · Hull
This programme provides a structured introduction to working for a local authority. Based in the Asset Management team the role will involve, conducting property condition inspections in accordance with the Decent Home Standard, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and assessing instances/extent of damp and mould according to Awaabs Law guidance, policies and procedures. You will also ensure your health and safety during property inspections and identify relevant repairs to ensure our tenants homes do not fall into disrepair.
You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other Housing Investment teams, to gain a wider understanding of Housing Investment as a whole, for example, repairs and void teams and those carrying out planned improvements.
You will be expected to transport yourself throughout the city to undertake site inspections.
Duties include:
- Accompany experienced surveyors on supervised property inspections.
· Record factual information about buildings and their condition.
· Assist with measurements and basic data capture.
· Identify and submit repairs on behalf of tenants
· Transfer approved inspection notes into report templates.
· Draft factual report sections under supervision.
· Check reports for spelling, grammar, formatting and consistency.
· Carry out property-related desktop research.
· Upload and organise inspection records and supporting documents.
· Build strong working relationships with contractors
· Follow health and safety procedures during property visits.
· Complete general surveying and administrative tasks as instructed
· Undertake mandatory training to meet local authority and legislative requirements
Perks & benefits
Skills required
· Communication
· Interpersonal skills
· IT skills
· Problem solving skills
· Logical
· Attention to detail
· Organisational skills
· Customer care skills
· Teamwork skills
· Non judgemental
· Patience
· Personal Development
Qualifications required
- GCSE English and Maths (GradeA*-C / 9-4 GCSE or equivalent) desirable
- Driving licence and access to a car required due to the nature of the role
Let the Council know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Training you'll get
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop analytical, commercial, and technical skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Future prospects
The successful candidate will begiven the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the advancedapprenticeship if available
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
