John Gunn and Sons Ltd

Company

John Gunn and Sons Ltd

John Gunn & Sons Ltd was established in 1912 and has traded for over 110 years.

Location

Lybster, Caithness

Hours

Full Time

Type

Apprenticeships & Training

Duration

4 years

Salary

1 st year apprentice £20,000 per annum. Increasing yearly to 4 th Year Apprentice £36,000 per annum.

Apprentice Civil Engineer

Job Posted:

23rd March 2026

Applications Close:

23rd April 2026

John Gunn & Sons Ltd. are a long-established company based in Caithness, Scotland, who specialise in civil engineering operations, quarry supplies and services, property development and plant hire.
If you are ready to dive into a career that makes a real difference and play a massive part in our upcoming exciting projects, then this is a fantastic opportunity to build skills in a supportive team to launch your career in the industry.
The position will be a 4 year apprenticeship including in house training alongside the completion of a HNC in Civil Engineering at UHI Inverness on block release as a minimum. Individual will be given option to carry out further education such as HND or degree in this field along with other training.

Salary: 1st year apprentice £20,000 per annum. Increasing yearly to 4th Year Apprentice £36,000 per annum

Job Description

Your main responsibilities will include.

  • Carry out all setting out and surveying works.
  • Prepare drawings.
  • Prepare health & Safety paperwork.
  • Measure quantities.
  • Assist in tendering process.
  • Material testing in quarry.
  • Assist in quality management.

Requirements

  • Higher grade C or above in Maths.
  • National 5 or above in English.
  • Someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn.
  • Someone who can work as part of a team and as an individual.
  • Good communication skills and able to build working relationships.
  • Be self-motivated.

Desirable (but not essential)

  • A full UK Driving license.
  • Have a working knowledge of Microsoft software such as Word & Excell.
  • Have a working knowledge in producing drawings and using AutoCAD software.

Benefits

  • Annual Leave
  • Company Pension
  • Training Programme

Applicants are to send their CV to [email protected].
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