Apprentice Bricklayer, Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber or Electrician (Scotland)

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Fixed Term (Barratt Payroll)
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    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

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 2025

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, AB21 9PA / Inverurie, AB51 6BB / Nairn, IV12 5NU

East Scotland:

West Craigs, EH12 0BB / Edinburgh, EH17 8RZ / Wallyford, EH21 8JX / Barnton, EH4 8DY

West Scotland:

Glasgow, G33 1PF / Hamilton, ML3 7UX

 

CARPENTRY

North Scotland: 

Aberdeen, AB21 9PA / Loan, DD4 7BT / Nairn, IV12 5NU / Perth, PH1 3JJ

East Scotland:

St Andrews, KY16 8AB

West Scotland:

Kilmarnock, KA3 6AD / Hamilton, ML3 7UX / Glenboig, ML5 2RD

 

PLUMBING

North Scotland:

Nairn, IV12 5NU / Moray, IV30 4LD

 

ELECTRICIAN

North Scotland:

Aberdeen, AB21 9PA

 

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.

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

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, 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:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
  • 23 days' holiday
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Group Support Centre
Location: Scotland
Positions Available: 17
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
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Any questions?

Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding 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.

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Private medical cover

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 add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Group Support Centre

Barratt Redrow PLC is the nation’s leading housebuilder, creating great new places to live throughout Britain.

Our business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the highest quality homes in places people aspire to live. This is supported by our expertise in land, design, construction and sales and marketing.

Our purpose is to make sustainable living a reality, building strong communities.

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Where you’ll be
working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Meet the team

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

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Apprentice Bricklayer, Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber or Electrician (Scotland)

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Fixed Term (Barratt Payroll)
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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