Apprentices

Trade apprentices

As a trade apprentice, you will join the next generation of house builders, fulfil your passion and start gaining the skills needed to build our incredible communities. Housebuilding is an exciting industry and this is the perfect way to kick-start your career.

Your time as a trade apprentice will be split between working outdoors on site with an experienced tradesperson learning from their years of expertise and college-based study that will leave you with the essential industry qualification. It takes time to learn the quality and skills necessary to be the best, so we are looking for candidates who are willing to commit the time needed to achieve the best.

What to expect?

• Intensive block training weeks
• Starter tool kit
• Fast track programme
• 18 months to Bricklayer / 22 months to Carpenter
• In partnership with the NHBC Brickwork Hub (Tamworth or Cambridge) and SMB Group (Coalville)
• Working alongside industry leading subcontractors

Who are we looking for?

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above (grade C equivalent)
• Excellent timekeeping skills with the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Desire to go to a training provider and learn additional theory and practical skills within this trade
• Practical skills including working with hand tools
• Excellent communication skills, able to work in a team and on your own
• Flexible approach to working on different sites
• Passionate about construction

What do you get from us?

• Support and guidance from industry leading experts
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Starter tool kit
• Full PPE/uniform
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for career progression
• Training travel and accommodation paid for (if required)
• Up to 22 days annual holiday
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance programme
• Access to 1000s of online discount vouchers and cashback offers from over 850 retailers 

Technical & Commercial apprentices

Our design and technical teams are involved in every stage of the house building process, from initial feasibility studies on a piece of land, to the delivery of our final layouts. Our commercial teams are responsible for the functions of 'surveying and purchasing’, ensuring money is spent wisely. Our apprentices have the opportunity to learn all the tasks and responsibilities within the functions.

You will be either working towards a Level 3 Btech qualification in Construction in the Built Environment and a Level 3 NVQ in either Engineering or Design, with the option of progressing on to further education. A commercial apprentice will undertake a two-year development programme; studying for a Level 3 Construction Contracting Operations qualification, as well as gaining a wealth of experience from all aspects of the commercial function in a Redrow divisional office. Some travel may be required as part of your training and education.