Five star housebuilder Barratt Homes has taken on six new apprentices to work on developments in the Bristol area as the homebuilding sector continues to grow.

Over the next two years, the apprentices will be combining college study with practical training giving them an industry recognised qualification and a valuable trade.

The new intake includes three apprentice carpenters and three apprentice bricklayers who will be working at developments across the region including St Matthias, Charlton Hayes, Lyde Green and Bilbie Green.

Billy Ware, Billy Elvins and Josh Brown have joined as apprentice bricklayers with Toby Lindley, Brendon Grimstead and Jacob Box choosing carpentry for their trade.

Barratt Homes managing director Russell Glimstead, said:

"You can become an apprentice at any stage of your career, whether you have years of experience under your belt or are looking to make a start after leaving school.

Our apprenticeships provide the perfect foundations for a career in the construction industry,’’

he added.

“We are delighted to have offered apprenticeships to these new recruits, many of them have demonstrated their keenness and desire to work for Barratt Homes by asking for work experience with us before applying.”

He said the apprenticeships will provide valuable on-the-job trainingand experience which will not only stand them in good stead for their careers ahead but will also create the much needed skilled workers of the future.

“Apprentices are the lifeline of our business on site and in the offices, and we have had many success stories with previous apprentices completing their qualifications and progressing a career in either their chosen trade or going onto site management with us.”

If you would like to find out more about a career with Barratt Homes log onto www.barrattcareers.co.uk.