Trainee Design Technician

Location

Elgin, Moray | United Kingdom

Job description

Some see a blueprint. We see an adventure.

Role: Trainee Design Technician

Location: Elgin

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson Timber Engineering 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 a 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.

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:

• Be familiar with company policies and procedures and act appropriately to a working office environment.
• Be technically competent with the joist details & software.
• Completing drawings, specification and any other documentation to the required standards within previously agreed timescales.
• Ensuring all drawings and specifications are checked for accuracy and approved before issue.
• 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.
• Ensure all written and computer work/input is completed accurately and within required timescales and that records are maintained.
• Produce reports as required by the Design Office Manager/Senior Joist Designer accurately and within relevant timescales.
• Attend meetings timeously as and when required given suitable notice.
• Report any job-related problems/issues to the Design Office Manager/Senior Joist Designer.
• Identify any relevant training needs to the Senior Joist Designer.
• 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

• HNC/HND (or currently working towards or prepared to)
• Complimentary relevant experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Methodical approach
• Numerate
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Willingness to learn

Working the Robertson Way

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means…

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.

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including 33 days annual leave, a great pension and valuable life assurance. What’s more, you’ll also be able to make the most of a range of brilliant extras. These include our Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts at restaurants and cinemas with a Taste Card, annual flu vaccine, and Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family.

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.

Apply now

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV on our careers site.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.

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