G&H Invests in Future Talent with New Cohort of Apprentices

G&H has welcomed its latest batch of apprentices as it continues to significantly invest in attracting and training young people and address the construction industry’s skills shortage.

12 successful applicants join the mechanical, electrical and public health service provider’s apprenticeship, which was hailed as ‘inspiring’ by the Chair of the Department of Education’s Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, Anthony Impey, on a visit to the Leeds-based head office earlier in the year. The new cohort will receive fully-funded, on-the-job training over the next three to five years, working towards a professional qualification whilst getting paid.

This year’s apprenticeships include Level 2, 3 and 4 business administration, mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), project management, service and maintenance and accounts roles. 

G&H will deliver the hands-on vocational learning, while training partners Leeds College of Building, Bradford College, Luminate Education Group and Choice College in Dagenham will provide the academic provision.

Beating off competition from a highly competitive pool of 90 applicants, this year’s successful candidates are – Jack Sharp (19), Karlson Cawkwell (19), Isabelle Bartram (19), David Ilies (17), Sebastian Bryan (19), Ellis Parker (18), Kaden Maggs (18), Niall Budge (18), Abdullah Mullan (21), Jack Lightfoot (18), Amelia Armitage (19) and Jake Sherburn (16). With the class of 2025 joining G&H, the number of apprentices has risen to 27.

Paul Churchill, development manager at G&H, said: “Attracting, training and retaining the next generation of employees is key to the future viability of G&H and the wider construction industry. 

“Each year, through our apprenticeship scheme we attract the best talent, with many students remaining with the firm long after they have qualified. Welcoming the new cohort is a highlight of my year and their eagerness to learn and enthusiasm is great to see.”

Isabelle Bartram, business administration apprentice said: “I applied for the apprenticeship at G&H because I wanted to build a solid foundation for a long-term career in a professional, fast-paced environment. G&H stood out to me as a respected company that values development and teamwork, and I saw the apprenticeship as a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, while continuing to learn, which will benefit me in the future.”

Founded in 1998, G&H is a leading MEP provider. Its 200-strong team designs, manages, delivers, and maintains every aspect of MEP schemes across the UK.