Apprentice Computer Aided Facilities Management Assistant 2025
Location: Glasgow
Join the top-rated apprentice programme in UK construction and civil engineering sector, recognised as the No.1 for trainees by TheJobCrowd.
Our award-winning Trainee Development Programme offers hands-on experience, technical skill development, and academic qualifications. Join our team and kickstart a rewarding full-time career with fully funded academic support tailored to you.
We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.
What will you be doing?
When you join us as an apprentice, you will:
- Complete an apprenticeship course relevant to the role, to suit your current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills and hands-on experience doing the job.Join us on our Trainee Development Programme, where you will be given the training and tools to develop your skills through a series of modules over an 18-month period followed by a graduation event.
We offer apprenticeships from a level 3 to a degree level apprenticeship fully funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course entry requirements.
As trainee, you will be responsible for maintaining the computed aided facilities management (CAFM) system and providing on site and remote support to internal and external users on a daily basis. You will also use Microsoft Packages and other software when working on technology improvement projects. You will also gain an understanding of the facilities management industry during your apprenticeship and may travel to sites/offices across the UK to liaise with different departments.
By maintaining and supporting the CAFM system, you will gain an understanding and experience in database management, permissions, functions, processes, understanding specification, design, implementation and testing.
You will have the opportunity to work with other technology and Microsoft products, find solutions to processes and bring ideas and suggestions to the business. Your role will include:
- Use the CAFM system to undertake day to day operations/system administration duties (assigning licenses/user permissions, creating new users/setting up contractors, creating new locations etc.) and provide continuous improvement of the system
- Managing CAFM change requests from different parts of the business from start to finish
- Assisting with rolling out new CAFM modules as required
- Assisting with technology improvement projects
- On site and remote training for internal and external CAFM users
- Attend quarterly user group meetings held for front line users and management to discuss any issues users are facing and update on existing/upcoming projects
- Assisting in mobilising new or extensions to existing FM contracts
- Creating or updating of training documentation and user guides
- Exploring new technology to see if it can any enhancements can be made to existing processes or to introduce industry relevant enhancements.Review automation within current process across the FM business
This role is available for a Summer 2025 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.
As part of the apprenticeship programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for travelling to other projects and locations around the UK in the future.
Who are we?
As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasizing health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.
Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.
What do we offer?
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a range of attractive options to help support your career, on top of a competitive apprentice salary.
- 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Agile working programmeA range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays
What are we looking for?
We invite applications from those who are passionate about the industry, who are leaving education and want to further their studies, or those who haven’t yet found a route into construction.
You will be willing to learn and get involved in key projects, have the passion, adaptability and a flexible approach to work, along with good communication skills. We are here to support your learning and professional growth; we do not expect you to have any prior experience for this role.
To qualify for the apprenticeship study requirements, you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
What’s next?
Step 1: Apply for the role you’re interested in – we can’t wait to receive your application!
Step 2: Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to an interview with the local team.
While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place, please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role?
At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on earlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk
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