Balfour Beatty VINCI’s (BBV) Labour Desk has exciting opportunities for jobseekers to access opportunities generated as a result of HS2. Join the BBV Skills Academy pre-employment training for jobs programmes across the West Midlands. Participants will be able to undertake a 6 to 8 week pre-employment training programme and a 2-week work trial on the project which could lead to permanent employment and/or apprenticeship opportunities.

Role Purpose:

As part of Skills Academy programme, we are offering jobseekers the opportunity to gain access to and experience on the biggest infrastructure project in the UK.

You will attend short-term accredited training and gain the CSCS qualification, which is the minimum requirement for working on construction sites. Once you have successfully completed the training programme you will have a 2 week paid work trial on a Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2 site across the West Midlands with an opportunity of full-time employment after the work trial.

What you'll be doing:

• A six to eight week training course to give you an insight into the industry and the basic skills to work on construction sites.
• Complete the General Labourer CSCS card and 1 day Health & Safety Awareness course.
• Modern slavery, mental health awareness, Fairness Inclusion and Respect and HS2 Safe at Heart training.
• Attend one of a number of colleges/training providers around the West Midlands to complete the pre-employment training.
• Once you graduate from the course- you will be offered a 2-week paid work trial on the HS2 Project at one of Balfour Beatty Vinci locations where you will be mentored and gain valuable site experience.
• After the work trial you have the potential to be offered a permanent role on site directly employed by one of the labour desk members.

Who we're looking for:

• Individuals who want to progress a career in the construction industry who are prepared to work flexibly outdoors whatever the weather.
• People who enjoy working as part of a team operating in a reliable, safe and productive manner.
• Previous experience is not essential - all training will be provided.

Overview

• 4-week unpaid pre-employment training course to get you qualified and ready to join the construction industry.
• 2-week guaranteed work trial once you graduate from the training course.
• Potential to be offered a full-time position on the project.
• The opportunity to build a career in the infrastructure industry starting out on one of Europe’s most exciting and complex infrastructure projects.

Who will you be working for?

The BBV Labour Desk is a collaboration of labour suppliers who engage, employ and manage a large section of BBV’s workforce on the project. They are:

• Danny Sullivan & Sons Limited
• Fortel Services Limited
• Hercules Site Services PLC
• McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Limited
• Reliable Contractors Limited
• VG Clements (Contractors) Limited

IMPORTANT – Data Protection Notice:

By registering your interest in this job vacancy and sharing personal details including any CVs this information will be made available to ALL the above companies.

You may be contacted by any one of these companies for the purposes of recruitment.

Once you are contacted by one of the companies any data that you share with them will fall under that company’s own particular data protection/GDPR procedures and policies.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The Labour Desk companies aim to be leaders in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all – aligning and living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities on an ongoing basis. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.

Flexible working:

Flexible or agile working is encouraged, and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities.