Trades they train
Bricklayer
Lay brick, block and stone to build the structure of houses, extensions and commercial buildings — one of the…
- Pay
- £30k–£45k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Carpenter & Joiner
Cut, fit and fix timber — from roofs and studwork on site to staircases and doors made in a workshop.
- Pay
- £29k–£45k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Construction Site Supervisor
Run the day-to-day of a site: programme, people, safety, quality and materials.
- Pay
- £38k–£60k
- Level
- L4
- Train
- 2 years
Dry Liner / Interior Systems Installer
Build the internal walls and ceilings of commercial buildings in metal stud and plasterboard.
- Pay
- £28k–£44k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Groundworker
The first trade on site: dig, drain, concrete and lay the foundations everything else sits on.
- Pay
- £28k–£42k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 1.5 years
Painter & Decorator
Prepare, paint, paper and finish interiors and exteriors — the last trade on site and the one everyone sees.
- Pay
- £26k–£38k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Plasterer
Finish walls and ceilings with plaster and render — the trade that decides whether a room looks right.
- Pay
- £28k–£42k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Roofer
Cover, weatherproof and repair roofs in slate, tile, felt, single-ply or lead.
- Pay
- £29k–£45k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Wall & Floor Tiler
Set out and fix ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles in kitchens, bathrooms and commercial spaces.
- Pay
- £27k–£42k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Agricultural & Plant Service Engineer
Maintain tractors, combines, excavators and the machinery farming and construction depend on.
- Pay
- £31k–£50k
- Level
- L3
- Train
- 3 years
Animal Care & Welfare Assistant
Look after animals in kennels, catteries, rescue centres, zoos and pet retail.
- Pay
- £21k–£28k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 1 year
Arborist / Tree Surgeon
Climb, prune and fell trees safely — well-paid, highly skilled outdoor work.
- Pay
- £26k–£42k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 1.5 years
Equine Groom
Care for horses in racing, competition, riding schools and studs.
- Pay
- £20k–£30k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 1.5 years
Farm Worker
Work with livestock, crops and machinery on commercial farms.
- Pay
- £23k–£34k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years
Landscaper / Horticulture Operative
Build and maintain gardens, parks and green spaces — soft landscaping and hard.
- Pay
- £24k–£36k
- Level
- L2
- Train
- 2 years