Construction and Building Trades
The demand for skilled construction workers is constantly on the rise. Just look at Sheffield alone – everywhere you look something is being built.
As an Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive team developing knowledge, skills and behaviours that will benefit you throughout your career journey. And let’s not forget that you will also receive an industry recognised qualification.
Careers you can train for with an Apprenticeship
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Carpentry and Joinery
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Bricklayer
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Civil Engineering
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Construction Site Supervisor
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Construction Support Technician
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Construction Quantity Surveying Technician
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Fitted Interiors Installer
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Painter and Decorator
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Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician
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Property Maintenance Operative
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Plasterer
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Interior Systems Installer
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Gas Engineering Operative
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Civil Engineering Senior Technician
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Piling Attendant
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Low Carbon Heating Technician
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Installation and Maintenance Electrician
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Key Skills Needed:
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Inclusive
Communication
Problem Solving
Total no. of jobs
52,000
In South Yorkshire by 2028
2,700 new jobs created in South Yorkshire
Employers we work with
Success Stories
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Rayhan Mohammad
Former Gas Engineering Apprentice
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After completing his Apprenticeship at The Sheffield College, Rayhan is now working as a qualified Domestic Gas Engineer with Commercial Maintenance Services Ltd, carrying out boiler servicing, working on gas appliances and completing landlord safety checks.
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Tom Humphreys
Civil Engineering Apprentice
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Tom is currently completing his Civil Engineering Apprenticeship while working as a Trainee Engineer at Cidon Construction. He’s gaining valuable experience on a major project with Sheffield Forgemasters and, after completing his Level 3 and Level 4, aims to progress into a fully qualified Engineer.
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Kaiden Grayson
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery
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From his first day in the workshop to signing off his last assessment, Kaiden has turned his passion for practical work into a successful career. Having completed his Level 2 Site Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship with Apprenticeships+ at The Sheffield College in 2025, he’s already making a name for himself as a multi-skilled joiner at Guinness Property.
News
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Build the next generation of engineers: How Apprenticeships can strengthen your workforce
Engineering businesses rely on skilled people to keep operations moving and drive innovation. As experienced employees progress through their careers, developing the next generation of talent is essential to maintaining these skills for the future.
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Where can an Engineering Apprenticeship take you? Exploring your future career
Engineering is a sector full of opportunities, with careers spanning manufacturing, maintenance, machining, welding, gas engineering and more. If you enjoy solving problems, working with technology and developing practical skills, an Engineering Apprenticeship could be the start of a rewarding career.
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Build your future workforce: why construction businesses need Apprentices
Construction is an industry built on experience, practical skills and specialist knowledge. But who will have those skills in the years to come? As experienced workers approach retirement, construction businesses need to think about how they will pass valuable knowledge on to the next generation.