Esh welcomes new cohort of apprentices

Esh Group has welcomed 13 new apprentices across the business. 

In total, the company currently has 62 apprentices, representing 8% of the group’s workforce.

The apprentices are undertaking qualifications ranging from Level 2 through to Higher National Certificates and degree apprenticeship courses. 

Subject areas include quantity surveying, plastering, business and administration, data analysis, site management and construction engineering.

Esh Group’s HR director, Chris Watson, said: “Across Esh Group we have many stories of long-serving colleagues who joined us as apprentices and have developed their career pathway with the business. 

“Within our latest cohort of apprentices, we welcome some people whose families have always worked in construction, others who have been encouraged to work in the industry through their time in education, and we also have one apprentice who is following in her brother’s footsteps.

“At Esh, we are committed to helping apprentices build their career with us and I’m looking forward to seeing this group prosper into more senior roles in years to come.”

Many of Esh’s apprentices are studying for their qualification at New College Durham.

Alison Maynard, deputy principal of New College Durham, said: “We are proud to provide the academic support for almost half the apprentices currently working with Esh on courses ranging from Level 2 to Level 4 in subjects such as civil engineering, business administration and joinery.

“Our team work hard to maintain excellent working relationships with high-quality employers across the North East such as Esh, which in turn benefits our students in both the quality and range of apprenticeship opportunities.

“An apprenticeship is a fantastic training option which gives students the opportunity to earn a wage while they learn, and we are proud to actively support and contribute to the apprenticeship landscape both regionally and nationally.”