Summary
Assist the GIS team, surveyors and directors in the day-to-day workings of the business which will see apprentices involved in a variety of projects from energy generation such as wind and solar farms, energy storage projects such as battery and hydrogen and assist in keeping the canals and waterways running as well as the roads.
Wage
£22,000 a year
Training course
Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm working flexibly including time required for study.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
5 years
Positions available
4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Work:
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
The candidate can expect to undertake the following in day-to-day life at FGP:
* Assisting the GIS team, surveyors and directors in the day to day running of the business
* Attending progress meetings with clients and contractors on-site surveying
* Inspect proposed routes for cables and pipelines
* Undertake land searches for solar farms and battery storage sites
Where you’ll work
4-5 ROYAL COURT
TATTON STREET
KNUTSFORD
WA16 6EN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES) LIMITED
Your training course
Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialist (degree) Level 6.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information
Your training plan:
At the end of the apprenticeship the candidate will receive a BSc (Hons) Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialist.
FGP can support your APC to achieve MRICS on the Geomatics Surveyor Route
Requirements - Essential qualifications:
A Level or equivalent in:
* 3 A Levels within relevant subjects Grade B B C or 112 UCAS Points
* Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. Entry may be granted for the right candidate
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
* Geography (grade B)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Computing/ICT (grade C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
* Timekeeping
* Adaptability
* Confident
* Hard Working
* Goal Focused
* Interested in Renewable Energy
* Cheerful