Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Date: 18 Apr 2024
Location: Rugby, GB, CV21 1BE
Company: Colas
At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Location: Rugby
Division: Rail Services
Reporting To: Regional Operations Manager
Purpose of the Role
The Degree Apprenticeship is a 4-year programme, based in our Rugby depot, designed to give you the skills, knowledge and experience to progress in your career journey to become a Chartered Manager in our Plant business.
You will become integral to the smooth running of the plant operations and the management teams in all matters associated with managing the plant business. You will be able to drive so that you can visit our multiple locations across the UK and learn about how we operate so that you understand what we do and why we operate in this way.
You will have the opportunity to learn at a university and in our business to develop your skills both on and off the job. By doing this you will work towards becoming a Chartered Manager through the CMI.
What I will be Focused on - Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of our business areas e.g. our machines.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of our contracts and how we make money.
- Work with different team members to understand the importance of their roles.
- Work to problem-solve issues and challenges.
- Build confidence to share your ideas and challenge the norm.
- Learn about our policies and procedures so that you can manage processes
- As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
About You - Person Specification
- You will have completed your A-Levels or be completing them in July 2024
- You will have passed your GCSE’s in English and Maths
- You will be able to work independently and in a team using your own initiative
- You will also be hungry to learn and be motivated to work with others and make your mark on our business
Expected start date for the role is September 2024
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.
We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
