Craft apprenticeships
A craft apprenticeship is a great way to learn a trade and develop skills that will make you valuable to employers and kickstart your career in the construction industry.
Please note - the availability of apprenticeships is based on our requirements. We are not currently accepting applications at this time.
What apprenticeships can you study?
Learn about each apprenticeship and find out which one interests you most by choosing from the list below:
- Joinery
- Bricklaying
- General Construction Operative
- Painting and Decorating
- Taping (also known as drywalling or drylining)
- Scaffolding
Other frequently asked questions
What is a craft apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you will be employed by the Springfield Group, learning a trade while earning a wage. You will study and gain a qualification that's recognised by industry employers. The apprenticeship will take between 2 and 4 years to complete.
What will you learn?
Most apprentices follow a Traditional Apprenticeship route which combines college attendance with learning on site. As part of your apprentoce you will achieve a qualification at SCQF level 5 or 6 - the main qualification to show you can do your job.
What do we look for in an apprentice?
We are looking for apprentices who are ambitious, keen to learn, and bring a fresh perspective to our business. Effective communication is a cornerstone of success in any role. You'll need to be self motivated and have the drive to succeed and learn so you can take ownership of your own journey.
As an apprentice, being reliable and punctual is important as you need to be able to balance your work and learning responsibilities. You will also be exposed to different tasks and challenges and should be easily adaptable and open to change and new situations.
What jobs are available once you qualify?
Once you qualify, you can take on a skilled role in your area of achievement. We believe the construction industry is a great place to develop your career, and as you gain experience you can progress into higher level roles like site management. Your apprenticeship also offers diversity in career paths you can take as you could also start working with a subcontractor or consider self-employment.
Why choose us for your apprenticeship?
We are committed to providing as many young people as we can with the opportunity to learn. We have a great history of training apprentices and have won various awards for doing so. We build high quality, sustainable homes with sites spanning throughout Scotland and you can play your part in that vision by becoming an apprentice with us.
What are the benefits to you?
You'll gain so much from an apprenticeship, including:
- Learning valuable workplace skills.
- Increasing your confidence, resilience and social skills.
- Working with a wide range of people.
- Earning a wage while you learn.
- Enhancing your career opportunities.
