Mears Apprenticeship Opportunities

The Mears Group  (Social Housing and Property Maintenance Solutions) are looking to recruit 35 apprentices this year in the following areas :

  • 2 Bricklayers
  • 10 Electricians
  • 1 Gas service Engineer
  • 10 Joiners
  • 10 Plumbers
  • 2 Plasterers

Should you wish to apply you must  complete an online application and upload a CV to the links outlined below:

https://mearsgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/page/63fd8cbae2e01001e777184295f80000

  • Advert: 3rd May until 19th May
  • Pre employment tests: 3rd June to 14th June
  • Interviews 1st   July -5th July
  • Job Offers 10th July

Scottish Apprentice Week 4-8 March

Parents and Carers Events

Everything you find in this page is specifically for parents and carers to provide information that will help you support your young person as consider foundation, modern or graduate apprenticeships as a potential route into work during, these online events take place next week.

 

JOINT CAREERS FAYRE THIS EVENING

REMINDER!!

Careers Fayre tonight Tuesday, 16 January 2024, the event will run from 6-8pm at Cumbernauld New Town Hall , all year groups welcome alongside parents and guardians.

We have over 60 employers, colleges, universities, and training providers in attendance. Please attend if you can.

Miss McGarry

DYW NEWSLETTER 2

Here is the second edition of the DYW newsletter.  Parents / carers and pupils can be kept up to  date about the work of DYW in the school and any career related opportunities available.

Should you wish to support the school with the DYW agenda contact Miss McGarry by email: nlmcgarrya@glow.sch.uk

 

Newsletter 2

 

FES FM – Junior Prefabrication Engineer Job Role

Junior Prefabrication Engineer

Work – In house training from senior/experienced engineers 4 days per week.

  • Initial 6 months in a workshop enviroment to gain a basic understanding of FES prefabricated services and to interact with workshop operatives.
  • After completing 6 months in the workshop, move into the office full time where you will learn and develop your 3D modelling skills using computer software such as Autodesk Revit & Navisworks.
  • Using the 3D software, you will coordinate steelwork bracketry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout buildings before producing manufacturing standard drawings to issue to the workshop to allow this to be fabricated and delivered to the building site.
  • Organising appropriate material required to complete a job/task so this can be completed on time.
  • Liasing with FES site project teams in regard to site teams needs, deliveries etc.
  • Develop an understanding of BIM drawing&modelling standards.
  • Progression to prefabrication engineer and/or BIM coordination engineer.
  • Qualifications required.
  • Minimum of Nat 5 English grade B
  • Minimum of Nat 5 Physics grade B.
  • Minimum of Nat 5 Graphic Communication grade B.
  • Minimum of higher Maths grade C.
  • Plus, another higher (any subject) at minimum grade C.

The following link gives you an idea of what FES Prefabrication carry out.

https://www.fes-group.co.uk/project/236300/

 

College – 1 day per week for 4 years to complete NC and HNC Building Services Engineering.

  • Attend Glasgow Kelvin College – Springburn Campus on 1 day per week day release.
  • Learn design principles for mechanical services withing building services.
  • Learn how to size mechanical plant and associated pipework/ductwork.
  • Understanding of how mechanical building services operate and why they are required.
  • Understanding health & safety involved within sites and workshops.
  • Graded project at end of year 2 and 4 which brings together everything you have learned.

 

Link to both NC and HNC college courses below.

NC Building Services Engineering – https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering-nc-level-6-day-release/

HNC Building Services Engineering – https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering-hnc-day-release/

Please see Miss McGarry for more information.

CVs/Applications send to kennystewart@fes-group.co.uk

S5/6 Careers Fayre 17th March 2023

FAO ALL S5/6 PUPILS, PARENTS/CARERS

On Tuesday 17th January (6-8pm) a senior Careers Fayre will be taking place at Greenfaulds High School that is open to all students /  parents / carers. There will be nearly 40 different organisations represented, including around 20 employers offering apprenticeship opportunities, 15 universities and colleges, the military, the voluntary sector and Skills Development Scotland. If you have any questions about the event, contact Miss McGarry – nlmcgarrya@glow.sch.uk

It is a fantastic opportunity and we would encourage all to attend.

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