Apprentice Bricklayer, Carpenter/Joiner Or Plumber (Scotland)

Our apprentice programme is run in partnership with CITB, the Sector Skills Council for construction. It mixes college study with practical on-site training with experienced trade specialists, and a programme that goes well beyond the standard syllabus.

Once you’re accepted, you’ll start a four-year structured Advanced Modern Apprenticeship. You’ll learn on the job, and in a locally approved college – so you’ll be earning and learning all the time. At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have a great amount of experience and valuable job skills, plus a technical certificate and nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.

You will be reporting to the Site Manager, you will work towards gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification through on and off the job, trade specific training. You will be expected to: Complete the Barratt Training Manual, complete site and college work within agreed time limits and standards whilst being consistent at gathering quality work-based evidence. You will work with colleagues to learn and develop your trade skills safely. You will learn to use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and equipment, communicate with colleagues, lecturers and customers politely.

Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, there are plenty more options available to you, including our Management Programmes.

Our programmes will commence in August 2024

Locations:

We are looking for trade apprentices for the below sites. For Divisions where we have not included postcodes, we have sites in a wide range of locations and welcome all applications in these areas.

BRICKLAYING
North Scotland: Aberdeen and Inverness areas
East Scotland: Edinburgh, EH12 0AE / Winchburgh, EH52 6FQ
West Scotland: Kilmarnock, KA3 6AD
CARPENTRY
North Scotland: Aberdeen and Inverness areas
East Scotland: Edinburgh, EH12 0BB
West Scotland: Motherwell, ML1 5SZ / East Kilbride, G75 8WS
PLUMBING
North Scotland: Aberdeen and Inverness areas

The Application process:

Please note that we only accept one application per person, per recruitment year for this programme. So take the time to get your application perfect before you submit it. Please see the application process below:

• Online Application
• Video interview
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Offer of Employment

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates who are:

• Good with their hands
• Have a good all-round education
• Good working in a team
• Happy to work outside in all weathers
• Have a willingness to learn and study
• Have plenty of energy
• Have initiative and commitment.