What you'll be doing?
You will be working with experienced trade specialists towards gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification through on and off the job, trade specific training. Our Trade Apprentice Programme is run in partnership with Stephenson College in Leicestershire and York College in York.
It mixes college learning 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 an 18-month structured Intermediate Apprenticeship, that’s at least 6 months quicker than other programmes.
What to Expect:
You’ll learn both on the job and during intensive residential training weeks at college. All accommodation, travel and subsistence is paid for during the block weeks and you’ll start off with three weeks in college, returning home each weekend. This will prepare you to fully contribute as soon as you get on site.
You will then return to college approximately every 20 weeks, for a two-week block of intensive training – where you’ll be earning all the time. At the end of your Intermediate Apprenticeship, you’ll have more experience and valuable job skills, plus a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification - but that’s just the beginning!
During your apprenticeship, you will be expected to complete the Barratt Training Manual along with your site and college work within agreed time limits and standards. You will need to be consistent at gathering quality work-based evidence, work with your colleagues to learn and develop your trade skills and communicate politely with lecturers, customers and colleagues. You will need to safely use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and equipment.
Our programme will commence in September. We welcome applicants who live within a 45 minute public transport commute from our site locations, or one hour by your own transport. The locations can be found below.
Once you’ve completed your Intermediate Apprenticeship, there are plenty more options available to you. If you’re as ambitious as we think you are, you’ll probably want to continue for a further year with our Advanced Apprenticeship (Carpentry/Joinery only).
Locations:
We are looking for trade apprentices who live within a 45 – 60 minute commute of the below sites.
BRICKLAYING
North West: Burnley, BB11 5HP / Leyland, PR26 6TD / Crewe, CW1 5LS / Nantwich, CW5 6LR / Macclesfield, SK10 1LT
Yorkshire & the Humber: Beverley, HU17 8FF / Cayton, YO11 3SA / Bridlington, YO15 3NG / Pocklington, YO42 7TP / Sheffield, S35 0EL / Tickhill, DN11 9HA / Dinnington, S25 2PB / Inkersall, S43 3YJ / Langold, S81 8HS
East Midlands: Fernwood, NG24 3UA / Corby, NN17 3AS
West Midlands: Telford, TF1 6DA / Telford, TF4 2SZ / Stafford, ST16 1GS / Telford, TF4 3BD
East of England: Ipswich, IP1 6RL / Cambridge, CB24 9PU / Huntingdon, PE28 4LU / Peterborough, PE7 0LE / Norwich, NR13 6LA
London: Wembley, HA9 8HP / South Bermondsey, SE15 1NS
South East: Abingdon, OX14 1TJ / Aylesford, ME16 0ZP / Aylesham, CT3 3DN / Arundel, BN18 0PS / Gillingham, SP8 4RE
South West: Gloucester, GL4 6EJ / Yate, BS37 7YX
Wales: Cwmbran, NP44 1PX / Llanwern, NP18 2DU
CARPENTRY
Yorkshire & the Humber: Beverley, HU17 8FF / Cayton, YO11 3SA / Bridlington, YO15 3NG / Pocklington, YO42 7TP / Tickhill, DN11 9HA / Dinnington, S25 2PB / Inkersall, S43 3YJ / Langold, S81 8HS
East Midlands: Wilstead, MK42 6AW
West Midlands: Telford, TF1 6DA / Telford, TF4 2SZ
East of England: Ipswich, IP1 6RL / Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3RS
South East: Ramsgate, CT12 6FA / Sittingbourne, ME10 1YN / Aylesford, ME16 0ZP
South West: Yate, BS37 7YX / Gloucester, GL4 6EJ / Melksham, SN12 6DX / Alphington, EX2 9SQ
The Application Process:
Please note we only accept one application per person, per recruitment year for this programme. So take the time update your CV and make your first impression count!
You can save as you go, as long as you complete the whole application within 14 days. Please note that we receive a great deal of interest in our vacancies every year and will close applications early for locations which are over-subscribed.
Please see the application process below:
- Online Application
- Video Interview
- College Tour and Interview with Hiring Manager
- Offer of Employment
What you'll need?
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.
Our Company and Benefits
We are an inclusive employer. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star house builder fourteen years in a row, that’s more than any other major house builder. This is because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.
We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs. As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
- Competitive Salary (BATJIC Rates)
- Tool kit
- 23 days holiday
- Choice of Flexible Benefits (GymFlex, Cycle to Work, plus more. Subject to eligibility)
- Private Medical Cover
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
- B&CE Pension Scheme
Job Type: Contract