Trainee Contracts Manager – Gateshead

Salary from £27,276.60 with a pay review every 6 months for experienced candidates (Higher salary may be available dependant on relevant experience/qualifications, or a lower salary/ apprenticeship wage may be offered for successful candidates with limited experience)

Wanted - Are you looking to kick start your career or grow your career in a different industry? If you're passionate about learning lifelong skills working as part of an experienced team and having the opportunity to earn whilst you train then we want to hear from you!

The Role

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to be trained in all aspects of project managing major painting and decorating contracts. This includes customer liaison, surveying, estimating, cost control and managing projects from initial enquiry through to completion and final account agreement.

Your Development

You will be given support by a mentor to help you to develop in the role of Trainee Contracts Manager. You’ll be given the opportunity to train alongside practical experience, dealing with the “hands on” running of projects in a busy contracting office. We would encourage you to get further qualifications which could involve going to university.

As you progress you will have the opportunity to manage your own jobs and be responsible for developing your own customer base. If you are successful in the role, there would be lots of opportunities to progress within the company.

You

The role of Trainee Contracts Manager would suit someone looking to build a long-term career. We are not expecting you to come with much experience as we provide full support and training to allow you to learn the skills needed for the role. More important than your academic qualifications will be your commitment to succeed, an ability to put the needs of the customer first and a positive approach to continuous learning. We do ask that you have the following skills and qualifications:

Essential Criteria:

5 GCSEs Grades A*-C including English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
Full driving licence
A commitment to developing a career in project/contract management
A passion for delivering the highest quality customer service
Strong written and verbal communication skills and adequate numerical skills
Experience with using Microsoft Office
Ability to show initiative and to work independently

Desirable Criteria:

Some work experience or training
AS or A2 Level or construction-related qualification

Bagnalls

Bagnalls is a leading, family-owned, painting contractor, established in 1875, with over 600 employees and branches across the UK.

We are committed to live our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and People. We have a commitment to the long-term development of our staff and are proud that the management team have clocked up an average length of service of 24 years. Four of our seven Executive Board members started as Management Trainees with the business.

This role is based within our North East team based in Gateshead. - The interview process will consist of a first stage telephone interview, and then a second stage face to face interview on Fri 08 May if successful.

Reward Package

The initial salary will reflect the fact that this is a trainee post with a high level of support and input needed for your development. You will have the prospect of higher salary, performance related bonus and company car as you progress within the team. The exact salary will depend on qualifications already obtained and relevant previous experience.

BAGNALLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Alfred Bagnall and Sons Limited

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