Degree Apprenticeship Social Work jobs in Blackburn

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

This role will be within our Clean Water Capital Delivery Team - Our teams deliver various schemes from Mains Renewal, Diversions and PMVs all in aid of supporting the UU clean water network.

Want to be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

This 24-month programme will develop your practical, technical and soft-skills. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 qualification and a permanent, long-term career with M Group.

• You’ll learn both industry and safety regulations, business policies & procedures, how to conduct safety briefings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety practices.
• You’ll learn how to monitor the quality of work, conducting audits/inspections, and ensuring adherence to project specifications and standards.
• You’ll work closely with highway inspectors, traffic management, supervisors and client teams You’ll liaise with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders, preparing site reports, and maintaining records.
• We’ll teach how to motivate and supervise direct labour and subcontractors, resolving conflicts, and ensuring efficient teamwork.
• You’ll learn how to identify and resolve issues that arise during the project, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring the project stays on track.
• Safety is our licence to operate! You’ll champion health and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• You will be working as part of the wider team and shadowing Site Managers throughout the programme.
• Work across various projects and sites during the programme so frequent travel is to be expected.

What you’ll bring

• Five GCSEs at Grade C or higher including Maths and English or a Level 2 apprenticeship in a construction or property related discipline.
• Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Construction or Business i.e. A Level, BTEC National Diploma PPP, Access to HE Diploma with 21 Merits or equivalent
• Valid UK/EU driving licence.
• Effective communication skills
• Keen to learn with an interest in development and progression

Aspire together

Alongside your apprenticeship, our structured development programme provides opportunities to build skills, gain valuable experience and grow your confidence. You'll tackle meaningful challenges, expand your capabilities and benefit from a supportive community committed to your success.

As an M Group Apprentice, you can look forward to:

• Tailored development experiences including three face-to-face workshops, two virtual learning sessions and a dedicated team-building event, all designed to enhance your confidence, collaboration and problem-solving skills while connecting you with colleagues from across the business.
• Access to M Group Futures, our apprentice and graduate-led network, where you can share ideas, collaborate with peers and get involved in impactful projects that help shape the future of our business.
• A strong support network from our Early Careers team and colleagues across M Group, providing guidance, encouragement and practical support throughout your apprenticeship journey.
• Opportunities to become a STEM Ambassador, helping to inspire future talent while supporting our social value commitments and making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Professional development support, with access to advice, resources and guidance to help you work towards relevant professional qualifications and achieve your long-term career goals.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

In addition, this role offers;

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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