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EMPLOYING APPRENTICES


LAUNCH OF A NEW INDEPENDENT TRAINING SCHEME


Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has been committed to recruiting apprentices since the company was founded in North Wales in the 1950s, to such an extent that it decided to launch its own revamped independent training scheme.


COMMITMENT


The trainees undergo Foundation Modern Apprenticeships working towards their NVQ Level 2 and the company runs its scheme through Construction Skills Wales. The company’s commitment to recruiting apprentices has ensured a loyal, hard- working workforce, with many employees remaining with the company for many years.


The company says a strong, highly skilled workforce is crucial to service an increasing and wide range of diverse projects undertaken by Jones Bros across the UK in sectors including highways, coastal and flood protection, waste management


REMUNERATION


Young people recruited earn a wage from the outset. They initially undertake a 12- week course before going out to one of the company’s many sites across the UK to gain several months’ experience. A further eight weeks of training on a wider range of plant is then provided in Ruthin before achieving their NVQ and apprenticeship.


IN-HOUSE


Apprentices now complete their course at the company’s purpose-designed training centre near to its headquarters in Ruthin, rather than having to travel to a national training college in Norfolk.


The young apprentices also undergo training at Jones Bros’ 100-acre quarry site at the nearby Horseshoe Pass in Llangollen. There they learn how to operate the larger plant and machinery before sitting a series of verbal and practical exams.


facilities, and renewable energy, such as wind and hydro energy projects.


REAL CONTRIBUTION


Dave Gibson, Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Training Manager at Jones Bros, said: “Our apprentices make a real contribution to many of our projects. The best way to learn in this industry is by working on every stage of a development. “Because we have always invested in apprentice training, we benefit from a highly-trained, committed workforce. Even during downturns in the economy, including the most recent, we have continued to invest in our apprenticeship programmes because they are very important to us and this commitment pays dividends.”


ON-SITE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE Several apprentices have recently received on-site training at Pen Y Cymoedd Wind Energy Project, under the guidance of experienced specialists from Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK and Balfour Beatty. The two companies are operating a 50:50 joint venture on behalf of developer Vattenfall to deliver infrastructure for the 76-turbine project.


SKILLS LEGACY


Like many of its projects Jones Bros is determined to leave a skills legacy in the area where the wind farm is being developed, between Neath and Aberdare.


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