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Onsite Trades Foundation Builders Apprentice

CDM Builders

TELFORD (TF8 7QG)

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 June 2026

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Summary

Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

An excellent opportunity for a keen and hard-working builders apprentice to work with a well-established employer - CDM Builders.

You would be involved in all types of building work.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8 per hour; upto 40 hours per week

Training course
Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 30-mins unpaid lunch and 2x 15-min unpaid breaks

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 10 August 2026

Duration

8 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will be trained in many building skills as well as gaining support to achieve your apprenticeship level.

Day to day tasks include labouring and hands-on learning of all types of building work:

  • Bricklaying
  • Block-laying
  • Ground-working
  • Plastering
  • Roofing
  • And more....

Use techniques to carry out simple tasks and repairs associated with onsite trades.

Use tools and materials alongside experienced tradespeople

Follow health & safety practices on site

Communicate with colleagues and customers professionally

Prepare and maintain the work area

Learn new skills daily through hands-on tasks

If you enjoy practical work, are ‘hands on’, a self-motivated learner, conscientious, punctual and professional - then this is a great opportunity for you.

Where you'll work

15 HODGE BOWER
IRONBRIDGE
TELFORD
TF8 7QG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SHREWSBURY COLLEGE

Training course

Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

Training schedule

Onsite Trades Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2.

One day per weekday day-release training at Shrewsbury College London Road campus, with the remaining working week on-site with the employer (based in Ironbridge).

Requirements

You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.

Other requirements

Must be able to get to and from Ironbridge or live local for pick-up (future possibility of pick-ups from Shrewsbury in the next 6-12 months due to relocation).

  • Reliable and hard working
  • Keen to learn with a can-do attitude
  • Ability to work logically and use initiative
  • Attention to detail to maintain high quality standards
  • Physically fit and awareness of site safety
  • Organisation skills

About this employer

Well established building company based in Ironbridge, serving the Shropshire area.

Over 20 years' experience in the building trade, delivering projects that include stone and brick house builds and extensions through to smaller scale general building work such as garden walls and plastering work. All work is delivered to a high standard.

Currently a sole trading business, looking for an apprentice to assist with all types of building work.

https://www.cdmbuilders-shropshire.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Full-time position may be available on completion of the apprenticeship.

Alternative progression to a Level 2 trade apprenticeship to gain further skills and qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHREWSBURY COLLEGE

Rachel Schofield (Shrewsbury College)

rachelsc@shrewsbury.ac.uk

01743653444

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038420.

Apply now

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)