To celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2024 we pledged to support 30 apprentices by 2030 and we’re on track to meet this goal well ahead of our target date having funded a total of 26 apprentices so far.
Out of the 26 apprenticeships we’ve funded in the last few years, 23 apprentices are still directly employed by Collard with 12 having completed their training. We’re currently supporting 11 apprentices in various roles across the business including administrators, demolition operatives, HGV drivers and mechanics, as they progress in their training and development. Our latest recruit is Apprentice Transport Administrator, Abi Mansbridge, who joined us in May this year and is studying for her Transport Operator Level: 2, which she is due to complete in September 2027.
In addition, this year we were also proud to launch our own fully-funded HGV driver apprenticeship programme, delivered in partnership with TRS Training. Through this partnership, our apprentices receive high-quality training, hands-on experience, and the support needed to become fully qualified drivers within the Collard team with no prior experience required. Our very first cohort of HGV Driver Apprentices – Derron Kieltuczki, Stephen Abery and Terry Sherwood – are all progressing well, and are due to complete their training in March next year. We’ll be there to support them every step along the way.
Apprenticeships are vital for the future of the industry and we’re proud to be playing our part in nurturing the very best talent in the industry and supporting the next generation.
We always encourage those seeking an apprenticeship to get in touch with us – we’ve got lots of opportunities so if you’ve got the drive to succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Job vacancies arise regularly at Collard, so please feel free to email your CV with a cover note to recruitment@rcollard.com, even if we do not currently have a vacancy suitable for you.
