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A new career in construction

We’re now hiring for our next team of Assembly Specialists. Discover your next career move - a brand-new occupation that’s helping shape the future of construction.

What is an Assembly Specialist?

As a Trainee Assembly Specialist, you’ll gain the technical and digital skills needed to safely and efficiently assemble offsite-manufactured components, helping to deliver some of the UK’s largest construction and engineering projects.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, analyse digital models, and strategically plan each stage of the build. As part of a Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) approach to construction, a rapidly growing part of the UK construction sector, you’ll prepare our construction sites for installation, receive components, and use advanced fixing techniques to create fully integrated buildings. As part of one skilled team, you will install everything - from the frame and façade to modular services - bringing projects to life with efficiency and precision.

This position includes a fully funded Level 2 Apprenticeship, with guidance from experienced mentors and a reputable training provider, ensuring you gain the necessary skills and qualifications for success.

Be part of the future of construction

Laing O’Rourke is leading the way in transforming the construction industry. In partnership with Barnsley College and T3 Training & Development, we recently launched the UK’s first dedicated modern methods of construction (MMC) training facility - a pioneering move to address the construction skills gap and modernise the industry. Our Assembly Specialists will have the opportunity to train at this facility while gaining a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals.

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Training - what can you expect?

The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people with a genuine interest in construction and the built environment.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong team player.
Logical and to have good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
Knowledge and understanding of the construction industry is helpful but not essential.
Our projects are national. Applicants will be interested in working on multiple construction sites across the UK.
There are no prior learning or qualification requirements.

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Barnsley College is an Outstanding further education provider with a reputation for delivering sector-leading technical and skills-based education. Centrally located with excellent transport links, the College is ideally positioned to deliver innovative modern methods of construction training to learners from across the UK.

Laing O’Rourke is the UK’s largest privately-owned construction company, specialising in complex infrastructure projects and offsite construction. Committed to advancing industry skills, Laing O’Rourke leads the delivery of practical, digital, and technical training to support a manufacturing-led construction approach.

T3 Training & Development brings extensive expertise in offsite construction training and technical curriculum design. Their industry-led programs bridge the gap between young talent and employer needs, equipping apprentices with the skills and behaviours required to excel in a rapidly evolving sector.

What our Assembly Specialists think of the role

The hands-on experience has been great. You can read all about the precast, watch the slides in the classroom but getting to physically work with the precast makes all the difference. I’ve really enjoyed working on the project, working individually and in team, helping each other out, seeing all of us grow individually and bond very well.

Romas Rakimas, Assembly Specialist

I look forward to running my own team one day on a different project and I’m excited for the future progression that I can achieve as there are roles that we may not even be aware of yet.

Rod Bailey, Assembly Specialist

"I came to the program from a completely different background work wise so for me learning started at day one and carries on every day. I still have got a long way to go but I believe I’ll get there.

"I have enjoyed the journey of the precast specialist from the day one up until today and I believe will do so till the end of the program, there’s lots and lots to learn but with the right support and knowledge that we receive here on a daily basis it is more than possible to succeed and become a qualified assembly specialist."

Edvardas Vezelis, Assembly Specialist

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