GWS Technical Engineering Apprenticeship- Glasgow
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Position Overview & Specifications
SUMMARY:
To undertake an apprenticeship as an engineering technician leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation through a structured training program of academic study and site related work-based learning to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the requirements of CBRE Global Workplace Solutions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To complete a four-year programme of training to be conducted within the assigned Business Unit’s engineering team at client locations, supplemented with academic study. 2. Attendance at technical college for 42 weeks year one foundation PEO based framework combined with day release leading to recognised NVQ qualifications. 3. Achieve professional Engineering Technician (EngTech) registration on completion of NVQ qualification. 4. To maintain a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects and documenting work that has been undertaken and the skills learned. 5. Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace. 6. To become proficient in the application and use of a wide range of hand tools and associated workshop machine tools. 7. Learn to understand and interpret engineering drawings. 8. To develop the skills to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance from written and verbal instructions and drawings within an assigned trade. 9. To be able to demonstrate skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team. 10. To undertake tasks as instructed, increasing overall contribution to the business unit. 11. To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace and client locations. 12. To maintain a smart appearance and to act in a professional manner always in line with CBRE RISE values. QUALIFICATIONS:- A minimum of 3 GCSE’s, or equivalent, at Grade A to C including English, Maths and a science related subject.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Real Estate
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for GWS Technical Engineering Apprenticeship- Glasgow roles across CBRE's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Real Estate.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £36,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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