GWS Technical Engineering Apprenticeship - Bodmin (Cornwall)

CBRE GWS LIMITED

Bodmin, PL31 2QT

Closes in 22 days (Sunday 16 March)

Posted on 19 February 2025


Summary

Are you a hands-on individual with a passion for engineering and learning? CBRE, the global leader in facilities management, invites you to kickstart an exciting journey with our L3 Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation.

Wage
£15,311.40 to £24,761.88 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Why do an apprenticeship at CBRE? 

  • Structured Learning & Hands-On Experience: Our Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship is designed for your success. You'll follow a structured curriculum, balancing classroom learning with hands-on experience, gaining practical skills in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, building automation, and more ensuring a well-rounded skill set
  • Earn While You Learn: Say hello to financial independence. CBRE’S apprenticeship programme allows you to earn a competitive salary while gaining valuable skills and knowledge. It’s not just an education; it’s an investment in your future
  • Cutting-Edge Facilities Management: At CBRE, we redefine excellence in facilities management. Join a company that pioneers state-of-the-art solutions, embracing innovation and sustainability to shape the future of the industry
  • Career progression: With over 25,000 sites across the UK managing multiple sectors ranging from Technology, Stadia, Museums to Iconic buildings, CBRE is the perfect platform to launch your career

What will you be doing? 

During this four-year programme, you will be assigned to one our Business Unit’s engineering team at client locations where you will combine on-the-job learning with academic study. This will include but is not limited to: 

  • Attending college to complete your Level 3 engineering maintenance apprenticeship programme-based framework combined with day(s) release leading to recognised NVQ qualifications
  • Achieving professional Engineering Technician (EngTech Level 3) registration on completion of NVQ qualification
  • Maintaining a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects and documenting work that has been undertaken and the skills learned
  • Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace
  • Becoming proficient in the application and use of a wide range of hand tools and associated workshop machine tools 
  • Learning to understand and interpret engineering drawings
  • Developing the skills to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance from written and verbal instructions and drawings within an assigned trade
  • Undertaking tasks as instructed, increasing overall contribution to the business unit
  • Ensuring general good housekeeping of the workplace and client locations

The Application process:

  • Online job-focused testing
  • Assessment Centre (held in April)
  • Onsite interview

Where you’ll work

CBRE Portacabin, Banham House

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

Training

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.

College or training organisation

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Attending college to complete your Level 3 engineering maintenance apprenticeship programme-based framework combined with day(s) release leading to recognised NVQ qualifications. 

Achieving professional Engineering Technician (EngTech Level 3) registration on completion of NVQ qualification.  

Who are we looking for? 

You must be on track to achieve or have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at Grade 4 or above including English and maths.

Candidates must have 3 years residency in the UK/EU. Candidates will be asked to provide their passport/residency/evidence of EU settled status and in some cases evidence they have been living in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. 

We do not sponsor visas at the Apprentice level and therefore learners on a student visa are not eligible for this programme. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this company

CBRE is the world’s leader in commercial real estate services. We advise property owners, investors and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, financing, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Globally we employ over 100,000 employees across 500 global offices. Global Workplace Solutions is one of CBRE’s biggest and fastest growing business units. We assist building occupiers throughout the life cycle of their buildings, from planning and acquisition, through design and construction, operation, adaptation and final disposal. GWS is redefining workplace because we believe every place of work can be a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, safety and brand – the workplace enables business results whether work happens in an office, retail, laboratory, manufacturing plant, data centre, public building or critical environment.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

For apprentices who work hard and show commitment to their studies and the organisation, the option to progress on to level 4 Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or other career suitable training will be available. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304995.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Sunday 16 March)

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