Homebuilder welcomes new Ross-shire apprentices to the team
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A Highland-based housebuilder has welcomed seven new apprentices to its team.
Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has taken on the new recruits from across Ross-shire and Inverness.
The company, which has more than 95 years’ experience, has taken on a mix of joinery, plumbing, painting and bricklaying apprentices as it supports local school leavers at the start of their careers across a diverse range of disciplines.
Dylan Marshall (18), of Conon Bridge, is looking forward to his joinery apprenticeship.
"I’m very practically minded and like to work with my hands," he said.
"I enjoy creating something from seemingly nothing, just a few bits of timber, to something useful.
"My dad works for Tulloch and I’ve already gained some experience from him, but I’m looking forward to learning more through my apprenticeship."
New recruit Andria Hamilton (18), of Inverness, is looking forward to learning the plumbing trade.
"Plumbing can be a dirty job so it’s rarely a first choice for an apprenticeship despite being an important role – at college I was the only one to select plumbing from my class," she said.
"I’m really looking forward to learning from qualified plumbers, expanding my skill set and hopefully inspire other females to work in construction.
"It’s a very male dominated industry and this is something I’d like to help change."
With 17.5 per cent of Tulloch staff hired as an apprentice, the new recruits will benefit from classroom theory education alongside on-the-job experience where they can put their new skills into practice.
Tulloch managing director, Sandy Grant, said: "We have a longstanding history of developing the next generation of the construction industry at Tulloch and equally across the wider Springfield Group.
"It is a key part of our ethos and we’re proud to support members of the local community in this way.
"An apprenticeship is great for the individuals who benefit from blended theory and practical learning approach, and we’re excited to see them progress in their new careers."
