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My apprenticeship journey
“I’ve been here 8 years now and had my whole career here.”
Connor started as an apprentice 8 years ago and, with the training provided, has gone on to fill two different roles – as an engineer and as a production engineer.
Why I switched into a Building Materials career
“I was looking for a dynamic, fast-paced and fun industry.”
I saw my current role advertised and it looked interesting so, even though I had no experience of the Building Materials industry, I got in touch and got the job.”
Jordan worked as a car salesman, plus other various roles in the automotive industry. He found that the Building Materials industry enabled him to work at something he really enjoyed, develop his skills and mix with really good people.
Advancing careers in the sector
The Institute of Builders Merchants
The Institute of Builders Merchants [IOBM] is the professional body for the Building Materials industry.
The Institute’s prime focus is to help its members build excellent careers in merchanting, by creating a framework of accredited qualifications, recognised by employers in the sector, that will help develop their skills and advance their careers. The accredited qualification framework will have clear entry criteria and pathways to progressive membership grades.
It’s just one of the many ways employers are supporting the advancement, training and upskilling of the people in our sector, to help build a better future for everyone.
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Championing equity, diversity and inclusion
The Construction Inclusion Coalition
When you see this logo on an Employer Profile page, it means this employer is a partner of The Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC), which has been established by leading organisations in the construction sector to improve equity, diversity and inclusion across the industry.
Partners to the CIC are unified by the vision of a construction industry that reflects the communities it builds for. The Coalition is led by CEOs of leading organisations who are working together to make real, tangible progress to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within their own organisations, and across the sector.
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Opportunities in the Construction Industry
The Building Materials sector is part of the vast and exciting construction industry.
As well as exploring a role in Building Materials why not also check out a role by looking on the careers pages provided by some of our partners in the wider construction industry:
Go Construct
Go Construct provides resources for anyone looking for a career in construction or wants to become a construction worker – someone who is employed as part of a construction crew and will perform many tasks that often involve physical labour on construction sites.
Talentview
Talentview is for individuals coming new into the construction industry, looking at the many roles that help make construction possible from construction management to site based work.
Open Doors
Open Doors is an initiative that allows the public to see behind the hoarding and to visit participating construction sites across the UK, as well as offices, factories and other facilities.
Construction Youth
A charity that educates, trains and inspires young people to help them build better futures in the construction industry.
The Maddie Rose Campaign
The Maddie Rose Campaign shines a spotlight on the huge potential for young people to develop rewarding and fulfilling careers within the builders merchants and materials manufacturing sectors.
