McPhillips to welcome next generation of talent with five new apprenticeships in 2025
Leading Shropshire construction company McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd has announced plans to recruit up to five new apprentices in 2025 responding to continued growth and new contract wins across the region.
The move comes as the firm continues to secure significant projects throughout Shropshire and the wider Midlands area such as the recently announced transformation of Addenbrooke House into a new sixth form centre for Telford College and the £20 million retirement village in Newport for Untold Living.
The company, which directly employs 240 people at its Telford base, has seen around 30 per cent of its current workforce graduate through its in-house two-year apprenticeship programme.
Luke Courtnell, who progressed from apprentice to assistant site manager in less than two years and was named Apprentice of the Year in the 2024 Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards, said: "The apprenticeship programme at McPhillips provided me with real hands-on experience and the support to progress quickly in my career.
“From starting as an apprentice after my A-levels, I'm now working towards a Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management and mentoring new apprentices myself.”
Stuart Bishop, SHEQ manager at McPhillips, who oversees the apprenticeship scheme, said: "Our programme has consistently delivered outstanding results, both for our apprentices and the business.
“We're particularly proud that such a high percentage of our directly employed workforce has come through our apprenticeship scheme, and many have progressed into senior roles within the company."
The award-winning scheme, delivered in partnership with Telford College, provides comprehensive training across various aspects of construction, including health and safety, plant operation, road construction, and specialist skills such as block paving and pipe laying.
Successful apprentices receive industry-recognised qualifications including CSCS and CPCS cards, an NVQ Level 2, and some plant operating certificates, positioning them for long-term careers in the construction sector.
Potential candidates interested in the 2025 apprenticeship opportunities should monitor the McPhillips website for application details.
