Apprentice Bricklayer, Carpenter​/Joiner, Plumber or Electrician; Scotland

Apprentice Bricklayer, Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber or Electrician (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.

Locations:

We welcome applicants who live within a 45 minute public transport commute from one of our site locations, or one hour by your own transport.

Bricklaying:

North Scotland

East Scotland

Edinburgh, EH12 0BB
/ Dunfermline, KY12 8QB
/ Tranent, EH33 2FJ
/ Broxburn, EH52 6QR

West Scotland

Stirling, FK7 0LJ
/ Glasgow, G75 8WS

North Scotland

East Scotland

Broxburn, EH52 6LL

West Scotland

Plumbing:

North Scotland

North Scotland

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!

We receive a great deal of interest in our vacancies every year and will close applications early for locations which are over-subscribed.

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.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuildersince 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major house builder. It’s 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.

Barrattadopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on ourconstructionsites andsalesoffices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

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, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover

Today’s house building professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even…