Build your career @ JN Bentley. Civil Engineering • Quantity Surveying • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • General Construction Operations • Business Support
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JN Bentley offers routes into employment at all stages, from school leavers to experienced professionals. Each year we invest over ÂŁ1 million in training and development to ensure our people achieve their potential and make maximum progression.
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One thing we pride ourselves on is our long-standing tradition of bringing talented people through the business and promoting from within.
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People are at the heart of our business, and at JN Bentley we are committed to creating a fun workplace, where people have a voice, are safe, reach their potential, and where rewards are shared.
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We can’t do anything in this industry without people working together in great teams.
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Welcome to JN Bentley.
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Who are we?
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Our association with the water industry dates back to 1972 when the company was formed by the Bentley family in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
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At JN Bentley it matters to us that you reach your potential, so we invest in tailored training and development to help you achieve this. Joining the Bentley Academy you’ll be given the chance to gain valuable skills and experience from day one. This hands-on experience coupled with award-winning training and development will provide you with the support needed to develop your skills and build a successful career.
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JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company, delivering design-and-build projects with clients in the water sector and beyond – from the construction of new sewage treatment works to upgrading existing spillways and laying new pipelines – right across the UK.
We have a strong culture of promoting from within which means there’ll be plenty of opportunity to progress and build your career with us. If you have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to learn, then we’d like to hear from you.
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Read on to find out more about the Bentley Academy and how you could build your career with us.
Entry points. APPRENTICESHIPS If you’re looking for an apprenticeship in civil engineering or construction, or you haven’t quite decided what you want to do yet then JN Bentley might just have the apprenticeship for you. Apprenticeships at JN Bentley are hands-on from day one; with dedicated mentors to support your development throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight into the real world that will help you start to build your career with us. Opportunities range from general construction and engineering to business administration and beyond with roles available in our operational and commercial teams as well as business support.
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Civil engineering Quantity surveying Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering General construction operations Business support
Read on to find out more about the roles available at JN Bentley and how you could start your career with us.
PLACEMENTS
We understand that university and other avenues of further education aren’t for everyone, which is why we encourage applications from school leavers in anything from engineering to accounting.
Looking for a few weeks work experience, a summer or 12-month year out placement?
There are plenty of employees you could ask about balancing a part-time degree with real-life work at JN Bentley - just get in touch.
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You’ll be given real responsibility and the chance to gain valuable skills and experience in your chosen discipline. Show the right attitude and a desire to learn and there might even be the opportunity to join us in a full-time role.
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Find a role that really suits you and before long you could start to ‘learn whilst you earn’.
We offer placements in both the operations and support sides of the business, and take on a number of students every year across the UK. Whether you’re interested in the civil engineering side of the business or an area of business support such as accounting and finance, HR or procurement, placements at JN Bentley will give you a real insight into the world of work.
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SCHOOL LEAVERS
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There are a number of different points at which you can join the business through the Bentley Academy – whether you are looking for a few weeks work experience or a summer placement or you are interested in one of our apprenticeships – show the right desire and attitude and there’s every chance we’re going to get along.
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At JN Bentley we pride ourselves on the flexibility of our recruitment.
Competitive salary and benefits Development opportunities
Flexible start dates Various locations
Part of a great team
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Visit www.jnbentley.co.uk to find out more and follow our LinkedIn page for regular updates.
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Read on to find out more about the roles available and how you could join the Bentley Academy and start your career with us.
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An apprenticeship at JN Bentley opens up a number of future career prospects in the construction and civil engineering industry, whether you’re interested in working in a core operational role or business support, you’ll be able to ‘learn whilst you earn’, working the area you enjoy the most.
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Featured here you’ll find more information on our core operational roles: civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, quantity surveying and general construction operations. You can also read up on what a role in our business support team is all about.
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What roles are available?
Civil engineering. I spent my apprenticeship as a groundworker and JN Bentley supported me massively throughout the course. I am now studying towards an additional qualification in civil engineering whilst working as a Site Engineer.
Jordan
Site engineer
(former apprentice).
WHAT IS CIVIL ENGINEERING? Civil engineering is part of the construction industry; it is the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure - things like roads, bridges, tunnels, railways and coastal walls. JN Bentley primarily works in the water and waste water industry which means a lot of the infrastructure we design, construct and maintain includes sewage treatment works, reservoirs, pipelines and costal/flood defences. Our civil engineers turn plans into reality and are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed to a high quality and within the given timeframe. They also play an important role in managing health and safety on sites, as well as looking after the environment.
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LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP Civil Engineering
By completing a level 2 apprenticeship in general construction operations you’ll gain experience of what it’s like to work out on site.
You could start an apprenticeship at level 3 and learn about key engineering principles and aspects of construction management.
There’s also the opportunity to complete a higher level 4 apprenticeship which will see you achieve a degree in Civil Engineering operations.
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LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP Site Engineering Technician
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LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP General Construction Operations
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?
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You could even become a future site manager with our dedicated Civil Engineering Development Scheme, which will equip you with all the skills and training you need to progress.
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You could go on to study a degree apprenticeship and specialise in the area you enjoy the most.
Quantity surveying. Working with experienced, knowledgeable people has helped greatly, as has working as part of brilliant project teams. This has given me invaluable experience.
Adam
Commercial manager (former placement student).
WHAT IS QUANTITY SURVEYING? Our quantity surveyors play an important role in managing the commercial side of construction projects, working to minimise the total cost of the project to the business and maximising the value received, whilst still meeting required standards and levels of quality. Our quantity surveyors split their time between working in the office and out on site, preparing payments and internal cost reports as well as managing relationships with various stakeholders in order to meet deadlines. If you have a practical mind and strong maths/ numerical skills then a career as a quantity surveyor could be ideal for you.
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LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP Quantity Surveying
By completing a level 2 apprenticeship in general construction operations you’ll gain experience of what it’s like to work out on site.
You could start an apprenticeship at level 3 and learn about key principles and skills required to be a surveying technician.
There’s also the opportunity to complete a higher level 4 apprenticeship which will see you achieve a degree in Quantity Surveying.
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LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP Surveying Technician
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LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP General Construction Operations
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Our dedicated Quantity Surveying Development Scheme will equip you with all the skills and training you need to become a Professional Quantity Surveyor, and allow you to achieve a professional qualification along the way.
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You could go on to study a degree apprenticeship or even become a future commercial manager.
Mechanical engineering. The more work and effort you put in, the more you get out. It is a great place to work, where you are allowed to get involved with as much as you can handle, with plenty of help along the way.
Isaac
Mechanical engineer.
WHAT IS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING? Mechanical engineers are innovative thinkers and problem solvers, working with operational and site teams to support the design, planning and commissioning of projects. Our mechanical engineers play in important role in planning and programming the mechanical works for projects, working to minimise the total cost of the project to the business and maximising the value received, whilst still meeting required standards and levels of quality. Mechanical engineering is more integral to what we do than ever. Show the right attitude and skills and you’ll soon progress to work on more complex schemes and manage the mechanical parts of projects from the start.
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LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP Mechanical Engineering
By completing a level 2 apprenticeship in general construction operations you’ll gain experience of what it’s like to work out on site.
You could start an apprenticeship at level 3 and learn about key engineering principles and aspects of construction management.
There’s also the opportunity to complete a higher level 4 apprenticeship which will see you achieve a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP Site Engineering Technician
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LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP General Construction Operations
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Our dedicated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Development Scheme will equip you with all the skills and training you need to become a Professional Mechanical Engineer and allow you to achieve a professional qualification along the way.
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You could go on study a degree apprenticeship, specialising in the area you enjoy the most.
Electrical engineering. I’ve had the opportunity to take call-out situations and deal with them, plan my work and solve real life problems which, if not resolved, can have serious consequences.
Josh
Electrical engineer.
WHAT IS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING? Electrical engineers are innovative thinkers and problem solvers, working with operational and site teams to support the design, planning and commissioning of projects. Our electrical engineers play an important role in the design, planning and maintenance of key electrical components and control systems on our projects, splitting time between working on site and in the office. More of our schemes than ever reply on the skills of our electrical engineers to succeed. Show the right attitude and skills and you’ll soon progress to work on more complex schemes and manage the electrical elements of projects from the start.
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LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP Electrical Engineering
By completing a level 2 apprenticeship in general construction operations you’ll gain experience of what it’s like to work out on site.
You could start an apprenticeship at level 3 and learn about key engineering principles and aspects of construction management.
There’s also the opportunity to complete a higher level 4 apprenticeship which will see you achieve a degree in Electrical Engineering.
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LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP Site Engineering Technician
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LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP General Construction Operations
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Our dedicated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Development Scheme will equip you with all the skills and training you need to become a Professional Electrical Engineer and allow you to achieve a professional qualification along the way.
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You could go on study a degree apprenticeship, specialising in the area you enjoy the most.
General construction operations. Completing an apprenticeship in general construction is hands on but it also means you can earn while you learn; and working at JN Bentley no two days are the same.
Jordan
General construction apprentice.
WHAT IS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS? Many people in the construction industry have started out as a General Operative before progressing into other roles, so it’s a great way to start your career. A role in general construction operations is hands on from day one and will involve working outdoors on projects on behalf of our clients. General duties include groundworking, formworking, steel fixing, steel piling, concreting and road working. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of civil engineering and construction projects everything from the construction of new sewage treatment works to the upgrading of existing spillways and reservoirs to laying new pipelines.
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Formwork, joinery, bricklaying, plant operative or pipe laying
There’s the opportunity to specialise in a trade and complete an additional level 2 apprenticeship.
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP Site Engineering Technician
You could progress to a level 3 apprenticeship and learn about key engineering principles and aspects of construction management.
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By completing a level 2 apprenticeship in general construction operations you’ll gain experience of what it’s like to work out on site.
SPECIALISE IN A TRADE
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LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP General Construction Operations
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You could progress to the role of lead hand or foreman, site engineer or even site manager.
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After completing a level 2 apprenticeship in general construction operations there is the opportunity to continue working out on site as a general operative; specialise in a trade such as joinery or bricklaying, or even go on to complete a level 3 apprenticeship in site engineering.
Competitive salary and benefits Development opportunities
Flexible start dates Various locations
Part of a great team
You’ll find members of support who have joined from all walks of life: school and university; as a career change; and even from site, where their experience is invaluable to the team.
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Having such varied support teams means we have opportunities across a broad range of roles.
• Procurement. • Plant. • Accounting and finance. • Human resources and recruitment. • Training and resources. • Communications and marketing. • Bidding and estimating.
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The team is based at head office in Skipton, North Yorkshire – at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
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The JN Bentley business support team works closely with operations to serve the growing needs of the company, and help ensure we continue to deliver first class projects for our clients.
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Business support.
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Procurement and plant. As a placement student I was paired with another member of the team and always had someone to ask if I was unsure; I never once felt I was left alone to sink or swim.
Anna
Procurement - Buyer
(former placement student).
WHAT IS PROCUREMENT AND PLANT? Procurement covers three departments in plant, materials and sub-contract buying. They are responsible for purchasing all goods and plant, and the majority of services across the business – everything from pipework to ready-mix concrete to security guards, landscapers and scaffolders.
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Our busy procurement and plant teams are always working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment to make sure our sites have what they need, at the right time and for the right price. They work closely with our operational and site teams as well as the supply chain to deliver best value and solutions that help keep the business and projects moving. Every year we spend millions of pounds on materials and subcontracts and have over 2,500 items of plant to manage, and with sites across the UK it’s important that our procurement and plant teams can manage a busy workload and find innovative solutions that drive cost savings whilst still maintaining required standards and levels of quality.
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WHAT DO OUR PROCUREMENT AND PLANT TEAMS DO?
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Our dedicated Procurement Development Scheme will equip you with all the skills and training you need to become a Professional Procurement Specialist and allow you to achieve a professional qualification along the way.
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Show the right attitude and skills and there’ll be plenty of opportunity to take on added responsibility and progress within the team.
Accounting and finance. I have been able to progress within my role quickly, and have gained extra knowledge from my apprenticeship which will help me to work towards becoming a qualified accountant.
Anna
Trainee accounts clerk.
WHAT IS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE? Our accounts and finance team are responsible for managing all of the company’s money; recording all income and expenditure so we know how much profit we’re making. They have an important job in making sure our suppliers and subcontractors are paid on time as well as tracking payments from our clients to make sure we always have enough cash to pay our outgoings.
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WHAT AREAS OF ACCOUNTING CAN I GET INVOLVED IN? There are all areas of accounting to get involved in including: The preparation and production of management accounts The management of monthly expenses, including dealing with employee requests Maintaining audit costing systems Overhead account analysis and reporting
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Our accountants work as part of the wider support team, helping the operational side of the business deliver first class projects. With a multi-million pound turnover it’s important that our accounting team is organised and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a sense of humour.
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?
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You could go on to study a higher level apprenticeship and develop your skills in the area of accounting that you enjoy the most; and even work towards becoming a qualified accountant.
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Show the right attitude and skills and there’ll be plenty of opportunity to take on added responsibility and continue your professional development.
HR. Recruitment. Training and resources. At JN Bentley you’re not just another number, you’re seen as someone who can add value to the organisation and are given the support to achieve this.
George
HR advisor
(former placement student).
The JN Bentley team is growing every week – which means there are more people than ever to look out for; to train; to assign projects, and to pay. The departments are busy and fastpaced but the different outputs – from recruiting the latest talent, to delivering an enjoyable induction and helping get a team ready for the next ten million pound project – are certainly satisfying and essential to keep the business running.
Our human resources team are responsible for looking after all the people in the business – everything from delivering an enjoyable first day induction, dealing with holidays and absence to providing support on any issues our people may face.
Working closely with HR, our recruitment team are responsible for attracting new talent into the business to make sure we have a skilled workforce to continue to deliver high quality projects for our clients.
Our training team organise essential training courses to ensure employees have the right training to carry out their work in the safest and most efficient way, whilst our resources team make sure the right people with the right skills are deployed to the right jobs in the right locations.
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TRAINING & RESOURCES
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RECRUITMENT
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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You could go on to study a higher level apprenticeship in the area you enjoy the most and achieve a professional qualification along the way.
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Show the right attitude and skills and there’ll be plenty of opportunity to take on added responsibility and progress within the team.
Communications and marketing. Working at JN Bentley is very hands on. You are given a variety of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your skills and make real progression.
Charlotte
Communications and media advisor (former placement student).
WHAT IS COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING? The JN Bentley team is growing every week – which means there are more people than ever to communicate with. Our communications and marketing team is a key part of the support function and is really important in ensuring key messages are conveyed to the rest of the business and beyond. The role can vary from generating web content and writing engaging news stories to designing promotional adverts and printed publications.
The design and production of first-class internal and external communications Writing engaging content and copy for the company website and press releases Producing video content Branding The design of promotional adverts and printed publications Assisting with the company’s corporate responsibility programme, organising and promoting different initiatives across the business
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A busy and fast-paced department – working in communications every day is different – there’s the opportunity to get involved with all the different aspects of the role, including:
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WHAT DO OUR COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING TEAM DO?
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You could go on to study a higher level or degree apprenticeship in the area you enjoy the most and achieve a professional qualification along the way.
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Show the right attitude and skills and they’ll be plenty of opportunity to take on added responsibility and continue your professional development
Bidding and estimating. From my first day at JN Bentley the team were really supportive and they have continued to help develop my skills and understanding.
Alex
Bidding and estimating.
WHAT IS BIDDING AND ESTIMATING? With a multi-million pound turnover and a growing workforce, our bidding and estimating teams are vital in ensuring there is a constant flow of work into the business. The teams are a vital part of the support function and play an important role in securing new work for the business whether this is a one off project or repeat business - successful wins can see us secure future work for the next five or even ten years.
The role can vary from putting together project plans, calculating costs required to meet the client’s specifications to representing the company at site visits and meetings with prospective clients and providing general administrative support to the wider team.
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Our estimators have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a keen eye for detail, managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, whilst maintaining a sense of humour.
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Our estimators play an important role in assisting in the preparation and submission of bids to ensure a successful ‘work winning’ outcome. Basically, working hard to make sure there is a constant flow of work into the business by working with our commercial and operational teams to deliver the best value solution for existing and prospective clients, at the right price.
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WHAT DO THE BIDDING AND ESTIMATING TEAMS DO?
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You could go on to study a higher level apprenticeship in the area you enjoy the most and achieve a professional qualification along the way.
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Show the right attitude and skills and there’ll be plenty of opportunity to take on added responsibility and progress within the team.
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Recruitment process.
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APPLY ONLINE.
INTERVIEW.
ASSESSMENT CENTRE.
Start your application by visiting the careers section of the JN Bentley website and submitting all of the details we ask for.
We’ll invite you to one of our offices and meet over a brew.
Assessment centres are a really good way for us to get to know our applicants a bit better. We’ll challenge your teamworking and problem-solving skills – just two important aspects of working with us.
Because we don’t like to keep people hanging on for an answer, we aim to let you know if you’ve been successful within a day or two.
We’ll tie an interview in to the same day so you don’t have to visit us twice and – as before – we’ll let you know if you’ve been successful within a couple of days.
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Our recruitment team review all applications and then get back in touch after the application closing date to let you know whether or not you have the skills and competencies we need. It’s then time to meet face-to-face.
Interviews at JN Bentley aren’t stuffy affairs; more of an informal chat to help both sides to get to know each other a little better.
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STEP TWO.
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STEP ONE.
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Visit www.jnbentley.co.uk to start your application today or email apprenticeships@jnbentley.co.uk to get in touch with one of the team and find out more.
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If you want to work in an environment where hard work and a good attitude are rewarded - and where we have plenty of fun along the way - then we’d love to hear from you.
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