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Connecting talent with opportunity: an update on BMCareers
The Building Materials sector has long been a cornerstone of the UK and Ireland’s economy, offering stable, rewarding, and diverse career opportunities. Now, with the BMCareers platform, a new generation of talent has a dedicated platform to discover, enter and move up in this dynamic industry.
BMCareers.com has been designed as a central hub for career starters and switchers, providing a
comprehensive gateway into the wide-ranging opportunities available across the sector.
BMCareers.com helps users identify jobs and pathways that align with their interests, skills and ambitions. Opportunities span across sales, transport, operations, digital, finance, and branch-based roles, among others. With 3,941 locations currently listed on the interactive employer map and 347
employer profiles live, job seekers can gain a clear understanding of the employment landscape and identify potential employers in their area. For those ready to take the next step, the platform is also home to a talent pool where users can upload their CV to be contacted directly by potential employers. The newly developed job board is also available for employers to upload their live vacancies and job seekers to apply. The board is updated daily, ensuring access to the latest vacancies from across the sector.
BMF members can get involved by going to
bmcareers.com and clicking on the Members Area link in the footer of the homepage. Simply register and get logged on, read the
BMF welcomes Andrew Griffith MP to Parliamentary Reception ahead of 2026 Conference address Andrew Griffith MP, the Shadow
Secretary of State for Business and Trade, addressed industry leaders and parliamentarians at the recent Parliamentary Reception hosted by the BMF, and is set to return later this year to speak at the Federation’s annual Members’ Conference at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in September 2026.
The reception, held on February 25 at the House of Commons, brought together ministers, MPs and peers with senior leaders
across the builders’ merchant and supplier community. The event focused on the theme “Delivering and Retrofitting the High Quality Homes of the Future”, highlighting the sector’s role in supporting the UK’s housing ambitions while addressing sustainability and retrofit challenges.
Griffith shared insights from his experience in both business and government, reflecting on the importance of collaboration between policymakers and the construction supply chain in
Andrew Griffith MP
meeting the country’s housing and economic priorities.
Commenting on Griffith’s involvement in the BMF’s 2026 programme of events, BMF CEO John Newcomb said, “He is an excellent and informative
Youth Guarantee: bridging the talent gap
With many businesses struggling to attract and retain the next generation of talent, a new government initiative, the Youth Guarantee, aims to offer employers practical support to recruit and train young people. Backed by more than £1.5 billion in funding over the next three years, the programme is designed to ensure every young person aged 16 to 24 has the opportunity to earn and learn. This
includes £820 million dedicated to the Youth Guarantee itself and a further £725 million through the Growth and Skills Levy.
For builders’ merchants, the initiative presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen workforce pipelines, bring new talent into the sector and address long-term skills shortages. The Youth Guarantee
combines existing schemes with April 2026
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new measures to help young people become work-ready. Builders’ merchants can get involved by offering apprenticeships, providing work experience placements, supporting training programmes or working with Jobcentre teams to connect with local candidates. By engaging with the initiative, businesses have the opportunity not only to address their own recruitment needs but also to
help build a stronger, more sustainable workforce for the wider construction industry. For more information, visit the government website or contact
youth.guarantee@
dwp.gov.uk.
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support material available and get started by setting up an Employer Profile for your organisation. Once complete you can post any vacancies you have currently live to our jobs board or get in touch with us about setting up a bulk upload if you have a lot of vacancies. Make sure you follow us on social media to keep up to date with the latest developments and explore our toolkit of assets to help promote your buisness as part of the building materials sector. As our sector continues to evolve, attracting new talent is essential. BMCareers plays a vital role in bridging the gap between employers and job seekers, with a modern, accessible platform reflective of the sectors potential.
speaker, and his engagement with the sector helps ensure that the challenges facing the construction supply chain are clearly understood. We look forward to welcoming him again at our Members Day Conference later this year.”
With the theme ‘Digitise, Diversify, Decarbonise,’ this year’s Members’ Conference will also reflect the key priorities shaping the future of the building materials sector. The event will explore how businesses can embrace digital transformation, broaden their markets and services, and support the industry’s transition to lower- carbon products and practices.
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