Trade and modern apprenticeships

Maybe you’re someone who’ll feel happier learning on the job. Or maybe you don’t want to build up student debt. Or perhaps you've already decided that an apprenticeship is the right career starting point for you. Whatever the case, we’re glad you’re here.

The scale of our business and the people we have working with us creates a brilliant environment for your learning and development. Our trade and modern apprentices work on real-world projects, learning from experts in their field and using the latest techniques, equipment and technologies.

Your time at college will focus on further developing the skills and behaviours you’ll need to do the job. With your work experience and team around you, you’ll feel well supported at every step.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have on-the-job experience and a well-earned industry qualification – ready for the next step in your career with Team Robertson.

Trade apprenticeship

Overview

Start date: August 2025 – roles are advertised in February and March with interviews in April.

Entry requirements: minimum National 4 or GCSE equivalent in English and maths.

Duration: 4 years.

Modern apprenticeship What's waiting for you

90%

of our apprentices complete their programme and move on to a permanent role with Team Robertson.

From apprentice to trainee site manager

Check out our film with former apprentice Haley who's long had her sights on becoming a construction site manager.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you’ll earn a salary, accrue holidays and enjoy some great benefits throughout your apprenticeship. 

Everything is geared towards your professional and personal development. Depending on your role you’ll work on a live site or be office-based. Whichever it is, you’ll build strong and relevant skills through hands-on work experience and support from a hugely experienced team.

  • Earn while you learn.
  • Structured work experience and fully-funded study.
  • Work towards HNC and HND level.
  • Support of a workplace buddy.
  • Protected development time to support your studies.
  • Be part of our NextGen community.
  • Volunteering opportunities.
  • Up to 33 days’ holiday.
  • Free employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing.

Robertson has close partnerships with colleges and learning providers in and around our regional offices to keep training as local as possible.

You’ll find application details here on our website, on LinkedIn and Gradcracker, and through schools and colleges. 

Unfortunately we don’t accept applications after the closing date. This is to ensure the recruitment process moves forward with all candidates at the same stage.                     

Partners of the Association of Apprentices – giving you more ways to get ahead.