National Apprenticeship Week

“Finding the right skills and talent, matched with the right opportunities, helps encourage a better approach to long term recruitment. Apprentices can learn the ropes from the bottom to the top if they are driven to succeed. We’ve always maintained a high staff retention record and we fully believe in nurturing the next generation to become part of this established family business.”

Operations Director, Richard Mitchell, Moortown Group.

We were thrilled to be invited back to York College to engage with the current students studying a T Level Construction course. Our Operations Director, Richard Mitchell attended the College to educate and create further discussion surrounding different ways into the industry. As a company, we have good links with the College by taking on apprentices and providing work placements.

We’re looking for people who love a bit of adventure in their work, who enjoy working outside and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. People who love knowing how things work and how to fix them before they are broken. People who are fascinated by learning how to use new systems and tools and most importantly, people who work best as part of a team.

     

At different points in the year, we offer initial taster days where students are given a tour around a selected site to see first-hand the various types of work and expertise in action. We’ve had many successful candidates in recent years, who are really excelling and putting their skills into practice when they’re out on site. This is a long-term goal for us to maintain, where we attend local career fairs and events to engage and promote construction careers. This allows the students to put their theory into practice, giving them the chance to live and breathe the discipline they have chosen in the working world. We’ve had great feedback from the College, who support this initiative as it allows students to broaden their network and visualise their career prospects.

“York College was extremely pleased to welcome Moortown Group onto campus to talk to our T Level Design Surveying and Planning students.  We are grateful for their insight into working in the construction industry as well as their local Industry Placement opportunities. Introducing our students to the range of roles and opportunities in the industry is important. We are fortunate to have such supportive and proactive employers, like Moortown Group, who recognise the value of engaging early with their potential workforce of the future. “

Ashley Stokes, Head of Curriculum – Construction, York College

     

We offer Apprenticeships for Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Groundworkers. An apprenticeship with Moortown Group is a good way into the industry. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you will be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider. You could complete an apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment to start you on your career path to being a setting out engineer. You could then do more specific setting out qualifications on-the-job once you gain a permanent position.

The College is hoping to secure several opportunities for their students before Easter 2023, and we look forward to meeting the future talent that comes our way.

For more information on how to enrol, please visit our Apprenticeships page.