Job Description
Launch Your Career as a Construction Trainee with Vistry Group
Looking to start your career in construction? We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Trainee to join Vistry Group. In this role, you’ll assist in the successful delivery of projects, gaining valuable, hands-on experience in areas like health and safety, project management, technical standards, and customer service. As a Construction Trainee, you’ll work towards completing a Level 4 apprenticeship, building essential skills while helping to deliver high-quality, sustainable housing projects across Truro, Cornwall.
Why Become a Construction Trainee with Vistry Group?
As a Construction Trainee, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, partnership-led business dedicated to building communities people love. You’ll benefit from expert guidance while developing on-site experience, learning to manage construction activities safely, efficiently, and professionally.
Key Responsibilities for a Construction Trainee
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Monitor and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards
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Track, record, and report project progress
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Oversee specialist contractor work on-site
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Support in managing construction costs and project budgets
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Ensure the highest quality of work and customer satisfaction
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Help minimise the environmental impact of construction activities
What You’ll Need to Succeed as a Construction Trainee
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4 GCSEs (A-C / 4-9) including Maths and English
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Minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ, BTEC, T Level, or 2 A Levels at grade D or above)
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Strong interest in construction and site-based roles
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Well-organised, IT literate, and excellent at communicating
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A full UK driving licence
Benefits of Joining as a Construction Trainee
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Completion of Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Apprenticeship
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Competitive salary plus annual bonus
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Salary sacrifice car scheme
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Up to 39 days annual leave with service
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2 volunteering days per year
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Private medical insurance
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Competitive pension via salary sacrifice
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Life assurance (4x annual salary)
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Employee reward portal, cycle-to-work scheme & more
About Vistry Group
At Vistry Group, we’re more than homebuilders — we create sustainable, award-winning communities. With well-known brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes, we’re one of the UK’s top housebuilders, recognised for excellence in sustainability, biodiversity, and customer care.
Join us and build a meaningful career while making a difference.