When you join the Collard family, regardless of where you are in your career, we’re 100% committed to recognising and developing your potential by providing you with the support you need to be your best or advance your career.
We invest heavily in our people in the ways that matter most to them, whether through the training they get, the tools they’re equipped with, the friends-and-family events we host, the health benefits we provide, or the pay and rewards they receive.
“Even after founding Collard over 30 years ago, I’m still learning! For us, investing in people isn’t a mere HR initiative; it’s fundamental to our business.
From day one, we instil technical competence, professional values, and a safety-first mindset in recruits. Simultaneously, we are continually upskilling our workforce.
The result: a pool of talent ready to tackle both current and future demands of the demolition and waste management industry.”
At Collard, we’re busy building the workforce of tomorrow by attracting the best talent in the industry and equipping our people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need today. Our academy is the training and development hub of our business. It’s the journey our people take to secure the accreditations and softer skills they need to do their jobs, change careers, or perform better every day.
Classroom, hands-on, and online training platforms, both in-house and through our industry-recognised training partners.
Clear, structured career paths, with training and milestones defined at each stage of your development journey.
Passing knowledge from our most experienced people to those in the earlier stages of their careers.
Equipping you with the commercial and management skills you need to lead the way.
Joining a Collard Academy apprenticeship programme means outstanding career support from day one, debt-free qualifications, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a friendly, supportive, family-run business where you can be yourself and do your best.
Our graduate pathways offer university leavers a rewarding route into the industry, equipping you with everything you need to build the career you want. You can take your degree to the next level through management and leadership training, alongside practical learning from industry experts eager to share their knowledge and experience. We also prioritise health and safety, offering IOSH and NEBOSH training to ensure all operational managers gain the knowledge and confidence to lead safely and effectively.
