Emponics
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire
Our client, based in Chipping Sodbury , Bristol is one of the largest privately owned national Property Services companies in the UK with offices across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units and are looking for a Trade/Construction Learning Development Specialist. Essentially we are looking for someone from a Trades / Construction environment, either a contractor or council / housing association involved in training and developing construction / trade skills. This is a doer rather than strategic. It s more the hands on experience of developing people on the job we are looking for. So you may be someone who has worked in construction / property services or Trades in Learning & Development ( L&D) or Organisational Development. If you have worked in Construction / Trades you will probably have knowledge of the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) . The salary is £48,668 and as you will be going out into the business they have added a car allowance at £7,250 (£55,918) plus private health, life , pension to 7%, profit share ( 14% last year ) . You will be living within commute of Head Office in Chipping Sodbury . They are an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units Their main client base are Housing Associations , Councils and Local Authorities They are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. 1. Job Purpose: To design and develop blended learning programmes and solutions that support improvements in trade and operational skills. Enhance delivery, consistency and compliance, and drive operational excellence across the company . Consult with the business and develop the skills and capabilities of operational teams, ensuring training aligns with the organisation's strategic goals. Support the building of robust learning pathways, and fostering a high-performance culture Identification and management of external training partners for qualifications and skill development to upskill trades for effectiveness and efficiency (technical skills) Source and manage funding solutions with the CITB and other industry partners. 2. Key Accountabilities: Support the People Development Manager to ensure the workforce is qualified to deliver services to customers in compliance with the Building Safety Act Build robust CITB relationships and proactive management of development and funding opportunities. Work closely with Health & Safety Manager to drive safety standards across the operational business (Toolbox talks, comms days, operative behavioural training) Design and roll out robust operative/trade development training programmes for key skill areas, including qualifications to recognise skills (e.g. on-the-job training, booklets, buddy systems, and champions). Consult and collaborate with L&D Business Partners and the Programme Team to schedule operations design and delivery priorities and implement solutions such as Trainee Surveyors, Contracts Managers and Forepersons, to ensure progression opportunities and capability building Develop and deliver training on key operational, legal and safety initiatives Leverage external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance the breadth and quality of training initiatives. And utilise funding and partnerships with trades to provide just-in-time training for upcoming projects. Design Induction and onboarding processes ensuring effective delivery for all new starters and promotions and automate processes to increase efficiency and unit involvement in early-stage employee engagement Content Curation & Development Work with subject matter experts to expand the digital learning offer with interactive and engaging modules. Design and improve mandatory and compliance training and collaborate on initiatives to align with industry regulations and best practices Regularly update the skills matrix to reflect current capabilities and future requirements across the organisation Deliver training initiatives to improve productivity for operatives and operational management teams, focusing on effective delivery Evaluate and enhance the toolbox talk programme, improving materials, delivery, and monitoring for quality and impact Support broader OD projects as required, ensuring alignment with organisational goals 3. Key Competencies: Training Design & Delivery. CITB Funding Practice. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration. Operational and Trade Knowledge. Compliance & Regulatory Awareness. Digital & Automated Learning Systems. Project & Programme Management. Continuous Improvement & Innovation. Communication & Influence. 4. Core Behaviours Excellent communication, influence, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive Problem-Solving Anticipates training needs and develops solutions before issues arise Collaboration & Relationship Building Works effectively with internal teams, operational leaders, and external partners Adaptability & Resilience Adjusts training approaches in response to changing business needs and operational challenges Empathy & Supportiveness Understands the challenges of operational roles and tailors training to be practical and relevant Accountability & Ownership Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality training with measurable impact Continuous Improvement Mindset Regularly reviews training effectiveness and seeks ways to enhance programmes Innovation & Creativity Finds new ways to engage operatives and improve learning retention 5. Specialist Behaviours : Research, Design, Development, Delivery and Facilitation skill Skilled in creating engaging, structured training materials and facilitating sessions for diverse audiences Excellent facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 6. Other Background Knowledge Prior Experience Proven experience in designing and delivering operational training within a trade, construction, or maintenance environment Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management in operational settings Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing trade-specific learning programmes and professional development pathways Technical Skills: IT literacy, confident in use of MS Office applications and other IT software e.g Canva, Articulate, Open AI to design documents In-depth understanding and ability to apply learning and development methodologies, tools, and best practices Intellectual Ability: Relevant qualifications in L&D, training, or a related discipline Assessor or trainer qualifications (e.g., AET, CTTLS) desirable Knowledge or experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus . Benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year Annual pay reviews Life Insurance and Medical Insurance Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Training and development opportunities Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. learning and developmntt trade construction property sevices trades maintenance train ing coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloceester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training bristol bristol
Our client, based in Chipping Sodbury , Bristol is one of the largest privately owned national Property Services companies in the UK with offices across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units and are looking for a Trade/Construction Learning Development Specialist. Essentially we are looking for someone from a Trades / Construction environment, either a contractor or council / housing association involved in training and developing construction / trade skills. This is a doer rather than strategic. It s more the hands on experience of developing people on the job we are looking for. So you may be someone who has worked in construction / property services or Trades in Learning & Development ( L&D) or Organisational Development. If you have worked in Construction / Trades you will probably have knowledge of the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) . The salary is £48,668 and as you will be going out into the business they have added a car allowance at £7,250 (£55,918) plus private health, life , pension to 7%, profit share ( 14% last year ) . You will be living within commute of Head Office in Chipping Sodbury . They are an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units Their main client base are Housing Associations , Councils and Local Authorities They are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. 1. Job Purpose: To design and develop blended learning programmes and solutions that support improvements in trade and operational skills. Enhance delivery, consistency and compliance, and drive operational excellence across the company . Consult with the business and develop the skills and capabilities of operational teams, ensuring training aligns with the organisation's strategic goals. Support the building of robust learning pathways, and fostering a high-performance culture Identification and management of external training partners for qualifications and skill development to upskill trades for effectiveness and efficiency (technical skills) Source and manage funding solutions with the CITB and other industry partners. 2. Key Accountabilities: Support the People Development Manager to ensure the workforce is qualified to deliver services to customers in compliance with the Building Safety Act Build robust CITB relationships and proactive management of development and funding opportunities. Work closely with Health & Safety Manager to drive safety standards across the operational business (Toolbox talks, comms days, operative behavioural training) Design and roll out robust operative/trade development training programmes for key skill areas, including qualifications to recognise skills (e.g. on-the-job training, booklets, buddy systems, and champions). Consult and collaborate with L&D Business Partners and the Programme Team to schedule operations design and delivery priorities and implement solutions such as Trainee Surveyors, Contracts Managers and Forepersons, to ensure progression opportunities and capability building Develop and deliver training on key operational, legal and safety initiatives Leverage external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance the breadth and quality of training initiatives. And utilise funding and partnerships with trades to provide just-in-time training for upcoming projects. Design Induction and onboarding processes ensuring effective delivery for all new starters and promotions and automate processes to increase efficiency and unit involvement in early-stage employee engagement Content Curation & Development Work with subject matter experts to expand the digital learning offer with interactive and engaging modules. Design and improve mandatory and compliance training and collaborate on initiatives to align with industry regulations and best practices Regularly update the skills matrix to reflect current capabilities and future requirements across the organisation Deliver training initiatives to improve productivity for operatives and operational management teams, focusing on effective delivery Evaluate and enhance the toolbox talk programme, improving materials, delivery, and monitoring for quality and impact Support broader OD projects as required, ensuring alignment with organisational goals 3. Key Competencies: Training Design & Delivery. CITB Funding Practice. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration. Operational and Trade Knowledge. Compliance & Regulatory Awareness. Digital & Automated Learning Systems. Project & Programme Management. Continuous Improvement & Innovation. Communication & Influence. 4. Core Behaviours Excellent communication, influence, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive Problem-Solving Anticipates training needs and develops solutions before issues arise Collaboration & Relationship Building Works effectively with internal teams, operational leaders, and external partners Adaptability & Resilience Adjusts training approaches in response to changing business needs and operational challenges Empathy & Supportiveness Understands the challenges of operational roles and tailors training to be practical and relevant Accountability & Ownership Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality training with measurable impact Continuous Improvement Mindset Regularly reviews training effectiveness and seeks ways to enhance programmes Innovation & Creativity Finds new ways to engage operatives and improve learning retention 5. Specialist Behaviours : Research, Design, Development, Delivery and Facilitation skill Skilled in creating engaging, structured training materials and facilitating sessions for diverse audiences Excellent facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 6. Other Background Knowledge Prior Experience Proven experience in designing and delivering operational training within a trade, construction, or maintenance environment Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management in operational settings Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing trade-specific learning programmes and professional development pathways Technical Skills: IT literacy, confident in use of MS Office applications and other IT software e.g Canva, Articulate, Open AI to design documents In-depth understanding and ability to apply learning and development methodologies, tools, and best practices Intellectual Ability: Relevant qualifications in L&D, training, or a related discipline Assessor or trainer qualifications (e.g., AET, CTTLS) desirable Knowledge or experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus . Benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year Annual pay reviews Life Insurance and Medical Insurance Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Training and development opportunities Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. learning and developmntt trade construction property sevices trades maintenance train ing coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloceester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training bristol bristol
Construction Jobs
London
Who are we?
Founded in 1992 and with over 300 employees Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.
Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,905 homes and 296,065 square feet of commercial developments under construction.
With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer.
The Position
We are looking to recruit an experienced Plumber with previous experience in a maintenance type role or similar. The successful applicant will have great Plumbing experience and will ideally hold Plumbing qualifications. This role will join our combined completions and aftercare team to assist with a variety of construction and repair works in existing properties throughout London and the home counties.
The ideal candidate will have good general construction knowledge, with a good eye for detail and will have previous experience within a similar role. This position is a customer facing role as you will be required to enter occupied properties to perform works, so good mannerisms and a friendly nature is crucial. Within the department the team use a maintenance database so a strong understanding/use of mobile apps would be necessary.
Duties include:
Assessing and performing a range of plumbing and maintenance duties within customer properties, all whilst keeping the areas clean and tidy.
Installation and maintenance of all common pipework accessories such as valves, strainers and AAV's.
HIU & UFH manifold maintenance and fault finding.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of bathroom sanitary ware such as baths and shower mixers, waste and traps concealed cisterns, WC's and WHB's
Leak diagnosing, fault finding and undertake repairs to resolve.
Using both hand and power tools to complete a variety of works.
Working within a team or autonomously to complete allocated tasks.
Assessing issues at properties and deciding the best course of action and executing the work required.
Assisting other team members as and when required at different sites and completing works in a safe and timely manner.
To respond effectively to all defects scheduled by the Aftercare Manager & Supervisor
The Person:
Gas safe registered.
Up to date CITB water supply regulation card.
Up to date Vented & Unvented Hot Water Storage system training.
City & Guilds or equivalent Plumbing qualification.
Relevant up to date H&S qualifications including CSCS.
Full driving license.
Experience in plumbing maintenance and customer relations within modern apartments.
Ability to work under pressure.
Has a thorough understanding of tools and materials associated with the trade.
Expert communicator, capable of effectively managing conflict and solving problems.
Work well as part of a team but also autonomously.
Thorough knowledge of the entire construction process.
The Benefits
As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Private health care
Matching contribution pension scheme
Discretionary salary and bonus review
Employee assistance programme
Discounted gym memberships
Discount portal
Cycle to work scheme
Volunteering
Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's
Who are we?
Founded in 1992 and with over 300 employees Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.
Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,905 homes and 296,065 square feet of commercial developments under construction.
With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer.
The Position
We are looking to recruit an experienced Plumber with previous experience in a maintenance type role or similar. The successful applicant will have great Plumbing experience and will ideally hold Plumbing qualifications. This role will join our combined completions and aftercare team to assist with a variety of construction and repair works in existing properties throughout London and the home counties.
The ideal candidate will have good general construction knowledge, with a good eye for detail and will have previous experience within a similar role. This position is a customer facing role as you will be required to enter occupied properties to perform works, so good mannerisms and a friendly nature is crucial. Within the department the team use a maintenance database so a strong understanding/use of mobile apps would be necessary.
Duties include:
Assessing and performing a range of plumbing and maintenance duties within customer properties, all whilst keeping the areas clean and tidy.
Installation and maintenance of all common pipework accessories such as valves, strainers and AAV's.
HIU & UFH manifold maintenance and fault finding.
Installation, repair, and maintenance of bathroom sanitary ware such as baths and shower mixers, waste and traps concealed cisterns, WC's and WHB's
Leak diagnosing, fault finding and undertake repairs to resolve.
Using both hand and power tools to complete a variety of works.
Working within a team or autonomously to complete allocated tasks.
Assessing issues at properties and deciding the best course of action and executing the work required.
Assisting other team members as and when required at different sites and completing works in a safe and timely manner.
To respond effectively to all defects scheduled by the Aftercare Manager & Supervisor
The Person:
Gas safe registered.
Up to date CITB water supply regulation card.
Up to date Vented & Unvented Hot Water Storage system training.
City & Guilds or equivalent Plumbing qualification.
Relevant up to date H&S qualifications including CSCS.
Full driving license.
Experience in plumbing maintenance and customer relations within modern apartments.
Ability to work under pressure.
Has a thorough understanding of tools and materials associated with the trade.
Expert communicator, capable of effectively managing conflict and solving problems.
Work well as part of a team but also autonomously.
Thorough knowledge of the entire construction process.
The Benefits
As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Private health care
Matching contribution pension scheme
Discretionary salary and bonus review
Employee assistance programme
Discounted gym memberships
Discount portal
Cycle to work scheme
Volunteering
Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's
