Commercial Trainee

Job Introduction

A vacancy has arisen for a Commercial Apprentice to join our highly skilled and professional team. The role of Commercial Apprentice is to assist the Regional Commercial and Buying team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements by being involved in commercial and procurement activity and associated Technical matters. The overarching purpose for this role is to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours where applicable to their relevant qualification and professional discipline in line with their career path development plan.

All sounds great, but why Gleeson's?

First of all, we've been around for well over a hundred years! Gleeson Homes have established themselves as a household name, known for their high quality builds in areas in need of regeneration. We're passionate, collaberative and respectful people, every day we come to work, building homes and changing lives. We really want to invest in our people and see you grow as far as you want to. We offer careers, not just jobs. 

So why not keep reading and see if you want to join the team?..

Role Responsibility

We need people who are genuinely passionate about what we do, building homes and changing lives. So we’re looking for ambassadors of Gleeson Homes.

In this role you’ll be:

• Supporting the commercial and buying teams in both quantity surveying and procurement administration.
• Compiling reports and supporting in management, control and reporting of build costs, cash flows and budget financial information.
• Supporting managing the workshop partnerships with sub-contractors, housing associations and external partners, adding to the overall value of the regional function.

The Ideal Candidate

• Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English
• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office
• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
• Good verbal and written communication
• Numerical and Literate

Package Description

• Relevant training provided
• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme (with company and voluntary contribution)
• Healthshield membership (upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson Homes