The firm’s claimed industry leading Apprenticeship Academy has reopened for its second year, with Hope searching for three new apprentices at its quarries at Holme Hall near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Coxhoe in County Durham, and its cement works in the Hope Valley, county Derbyshire
As the construction materials market continues to grow steadily, Hope, who celebrated their second birthday in January 2015, are keen to add further young talent to their 900 strong UK-wide workforce.
Last year the company were swamped with applications and are urging candidates to get theirs in early, ahead of the 24 April 2015 deadline.
The apprenticeships offer an opportunity for flexible development throughout the business which manufactures cement, concrete and aggregates right around the country.
In addition, the new apprentices will undertake a four year engineering apprenticeship, gaining a recognised Higher National qualification (HNC) and a Level 3 NVQ Award.
Jim Verity, Human Resources Director at Hope Construction Materials, said: “We are once again on the search for more talented youngsters to join our expanding workforce and are keen to find young people with the potential to be future leaders at Hope.
“Once recruited, the apprentices and will have the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of our business by taking part in projects in other areas of the company and also in local community events.
“Through our partnerships with local educational organisations, the apprentices gain Higher National Apprenticeships and once they have completed their training successfully, will have the potential to be offered a permanent job and long-term career prospects within the company.”
Current Hope apprentice, Daniel Repton, 17, said: “I recommend the apprenticeship to anyone that enjoys hands-on work and is looking to get stuck in to the construction industry and experience a range of different jobs.
“A balance between practical work shifts and lessons at college is brilliant and means you can put what you are learning into practice, giving you a real understanding of how and why things are done. The course has definitely exceeded my expectations, I didn’t think I’d be doing half the things I have been doing and I feel I really know so much about the industry and what I want to do.
“You get the sense everyone really cares about you and your progress, I’ve already met some friends for life and applying for the scheme is definitely the best decision I’ve ever made.”
Apprentice Henry Wilde, 17, an electrical engineer at Hope Works, added: “From day one I’ve been given lots of opportunities to develop both my theoretical and practical knowledge and working in a team of ten in the workshop there are plenty of people on hand to learn from.
“I was instantly made to feel a valued team member and it is a great feeling knowing your contributing directly to the great work being done on site.”
For more information about the apprenticeships on offer please visit www.hope-careers.com
