Apprenticeship Vacancies | Preston College

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16

Organisation Code

S10257

Created Date

10/12/2025 16:44:52

Updated Date

12/01/2026 11:34:50

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Compliance Assistant - Business Admin

R P Tyson Construction Ltd

Location:

Blackpool

Wage:

£375 per week

Apprenticeship standard and level:

3

Sector:

Business, Finance & Administration

Sectorcode

100300

Closing Date:

16/01/2026

Tyson Construction is a family-owned contractor with 75+ years’ experience delivering affordable, energy-efficient homes and community spaces across the North West. We build collaboratively, responsibly and with pride.

Tyson Construction is a well-established and financially secure family-owned company with a strong commitment to training, development and progression. The apprentice will join a friendly and supportive team, gaining experience in real compliance processes while contributing to sustainable, community-focused construction projects. We invest in our people and many trainees have progressed into long-term senior roles with us.

Duties:

This role sits within the Compliance and HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) department at R.P. Tyson Construction Ltd, supporting the delivery of high standards across our projects and business operations.

Working closely with the HSEQ Manager and colleagues across the company, the apprentice will help ensure that our work is carried out safely, responsibly and in line with external accreditations and internal procedures.

The apprentice will gain hands-on experience working with compliance systems such as ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental), as well as industry accreditations including Construction Line and CHAS. This is a practical and varied role where the apprentice will support real projects while learning the foundations of compliance, document management, health & safety processes and continuous improvement.

Working hours:

37.5hrs per week 9am to 5pm, 30mins unpaid lunch

Skills and qualities:

Good organisational and administration skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness to learn new systems, procedures and software.
Confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors.
Ability to manage time and prioritise workload.
Positive, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Reliable and committed with a strong work ethic.
A team player who can also work independently when required.
Friendly and approachable, with good interpersonal skills.
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail.
Professional attitude and takes pride in producing accurate work.

Qualifications:

• Ideally GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.

• A business, construction, or IT-based qualification (e.g. T Level, BTEC) is desirable but not essential.

• Applicants without the required Maths or English may be supported to achieve these alongside the apprenticeship.

Number of vacancies:

1

Other information & future prospects:

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in compliance and construction management.
Upon successful completion, the apprentice may progress into roles such as:
Compliance Assistant (full-time role)
Compliance Officer
Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator
There is a clear development pathway within the company, with opportunities for further professional training in ISO Management Systems, HSEQ certifications and potentially progression into Compliance Lead or HSEQ roles.