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Miller Homes is a respected national homebuilder with an established reputation for building outstanding quality family homes and providing excellent customer service. We believe in building homes safely, in a way which is considerate to the environment and delighting our customers with a product and experience which recognises that buying a new home is a significant lifetime purchase. That is The Miller Difference.
The role
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Early Talent Scheme, designed to provide exciting opportunities for aspiring professionals to ignite their careers and make a meaningful impact within our organisation.
Our Early Talent Scheme is a comprehensive program that offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and tailored development opportunities across various departments. it is aimed at individuals who are eager to kickstart their careers and are passionate about continuous growth and learning.
As a Commercial Trainee you will shadow and support members of the Commercial Department and assist with the procurement of material and plant, under supervision of the Regional Buyer / Senior Buyer.
You will also work towards a nationally recognised degree-level qualification in Construction Quantity Surveying.
Key responsibilities
- Comply with all Miller Homes policies and procedures and procurement plans
- Take off and preparing material schedules
- Expediting materials ordered as required
- Managing plant
- Processing requisition orders
- Bulk order information entry
- Material budget entry
- Material tender enquiries
- Maintenance of documentation library
- Day to day consumables for site
- General office duties for the Commercial team
- Resolving invoice queries in a timely manner ensuring, as far as possible, suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed trading terms.
- Collation of monthly plant hire data and communication of information to relevant Site Managers
Key capabilities required
Below you will find a range of skills and capabilities that will be required in the role, some of these you will already possess and some we will help you to develop in your programme.
- Ability to plan, organise and monitor.
- Financial management and cost control
- Basic knowledge of construction practice and materials commonly used in the House Building / Construction Industry
- Excellent communication skills, IT, written and oral
- Building and maintaining good working relationships
- Positive can-do attitude to succeed and progress within the business
- Drive and ambition
- Resilient
Key features of the scheme
- Hands-On Experience: individuals will have the chance to work on real projects and initiatives, gaining practical skills and insights into their chosen field.
- Mentorship: Each individual will be supported by experienced employees who will provide guidance, support, and personalized development plans throughout the program.
- Support: Individuals will be part of a dynamic community of fellow trainees and professionals, enabling them to build valuable connections and expand their professional network.
Who can apply
Our Early Talent Scheme is open to individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to learn. Whether they are a school leaver or looking for their first role in our industry, if they have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to grow, we want to hear from them.
How to apply
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and covering letter ideally including details of your current salary and notice period.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.
