Job Description
Professional Apprenticeship – Procurement Trainee
We're looking for bright and motivated school leavers who willbring energy,new ideasandafresh perspectiveto help usbecome the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.
The Laing O'Rourke Professional Apprenticeship Programme - what can you expect?
Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey, combining work-based experience with off-the-job training. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your professional development and formal qualification as a priority.
Our programme will provide a fully funded day or block release Level 4 (HNC) and/or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship in your chosen vocation, while working as a full time Laing O'Rourke employee. It will also include a series of bespoke development modules, and technical training opportunities, strategically placed to support you at key stages of your apprenticeship journey. During the programme you will work across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your occupational competency and will contribute towards the achievement of your apprenticeship and professional accreditation.
Entry requirements
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
Role Overview
A Procurement Trainee will progress through the role of Procurement Assistant in to Assistant Procurement Manager over the period of the programme. They will work within the Procurement team under the guidance of their Procurement Line Manager and Professional Mentor, alongside other members of the Procurement team.
They will work either within our central Procurement team or with our on-site Procurement teams supporting the delivery of major construction projects and the Business as a whole.
The Procurement Trainee and Procurement Assistants are part of the Procurement Job Family, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery.
Key Deliverables and Accountabilities
Location
South East
Apprenticeship Provider
Laing O'Rourke collaborate with trusted and approved training providers (Universities) for our apprenticeship delivery. Successful candidates will be required to make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route you have chosen.
Entry Grades
5 GCSEs - preferably grades 7-4 in Maths, English and Science
3 A-levels or BTEC or Equivalent
Recruitment Process
There are 5 stages to our Professional Apprenticeship Programme recruitment process:
STEP 1
APPLY ONLINE
Complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV and covering letter.
STEP 2
CV SCREENING
Your application will be reviewed against the requirements for the role you have applied for.
STEP 3
ONLINE TESTING
You will be invited to complete a series of psychometric tests tailored to the role you have applied for.
STEP 4
VIDEO INTERVIEW
Upon successful completion of online tests, you will be invited to a video interview.
STEP 5
ASSESSMENT CENTRE
Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment.
The safety of our people, and of our candidates is our priority and in the current climate, we may alter the format of our assessment centre; either replacing it with a virtual event or where it is safe to do so, and in line with government and health authority guidance, host a socially distanced, covid-secure day.
Providing you are successful at the assessment centre, you will receive a written, formal offer of employment. This will be a provisional offer that is subject to your degree classification and successful background security and reference checks.
** The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2021 **
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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