Apprentice Contracts & Planning

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THE SHORT TERM?

Initially, you will be required to familiarise yourself with the company’s precast products and have a knowledge of what products are produced at each of the company’s sites. You will be given guidance on the internal administrative processes of the Planning & Logistics Department, including booking of transport, creating purchase orders for external ancillary products, production and distribution of key documents both internally & externally. You will be directly involved with the design, planning and yard team, to gain a full understanding of the process from receipt of an enquiry through to product dispatch. Once you have a knowledge of the products, you will learn to understand all other aspects of the company’s operations by participating in company-assigned training or projects as and when required. Once confident in the drawings and with assistance and coordination from the contracts team, you will be shown how to sequence installation and create delivery call-offs (delivery tickets). Working within a budget and with guidance, you will then assist with raising purchase orders for the plant, equipment and subcontract labour required for the installation of our products on a construction site. You will also attend college on a day release to broaden your knowledge and skillset.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THE LONG TERM?

Once you have become more experienced in your role, you will become more involved in ‘Cost Management’, which is the process of estimating, allocating and controlling project costs. When you have a sound understanding of the office process from tender to product distribution, you will start to take on responsibilities and act as the key contact for organising product dispatch to our internal structures projects. You will learn how to arrange deliveries to the site, communicating with external haulage companies. Placing orders and selecting the correct information for the delivery to be undertaken. You will be responsible for raising purchase orders and approving invoices Effective planning of loads, matching part loads with other depots and sites to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency.

 

Training:

1 day per week at DCG, Hudson Building, Pride Park location, 4 remaining days at the employers work place.

Training Outcome:

There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company, with the opportunity for continued learning and personal development and the opportunity to develop into a Contracts Manager with additional training to become an appointed person which gives you the qualification to plan crane lifts and movement.

Employer Description:

FP McCann is the largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions in the United Kingdom. Operating from thirteen ISO9001-accredited manufacturing facilities across the UK, FP McCann provides a comprehensive range of high-quality precast concrete solutions.

These offerings include products for drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power & infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural applications, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast solutions, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products, and architectural and structural products.

The company prides itself on customising solutions to maximise client value, considering site conditions, design specifications, and construction requirements.

Working Hours :
Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm, 1 hour lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Motivated,Desire to succeed,Willing to learn,Driving License and Car