Persimmon Backs Apprentice Bricklayer With Tools And Four-Year Training Plan

Dylan McGhee, 17, has joined Persimmon Homes North Scotland as an apprentice bricklayer after getting early, hands-on experience on building sites as a laborer.

McGhee will complete an SVQ Level 6 apprenticeship in bricklaying over four years. The program combines site-based learning across Persimmon developments in Fife and the surrounding area with training at Edinburgh College.

On site, McGhee will work alongside experienced tradespeople on live construction projects that aim to deliver energy-efficient homes. Persimmon Homes North Scotland is also providing all the tools and equipment required for the apprenticeship, a move the company said helps ensure costs do not stand in the way for someone starting out in the trade.

William Smith, Persimmon’s regional apprenticeship manager, said the company is pleased to welcome McGhee and pointed to his site experience and determination to qualify as factors that stood out during the hiring process. He added that Persimmon remains committed to creating opportunities for local talent across Fife and beyond.

McGhee said his time on site as a laborer confirmed bricklaying as his career path, and he is looking forward to learning from experienced tradespeople while working toward becoming a qualified bricklayer.

For the masonry workforce, the story highlights a straightforward formula that keeps apprentices moving forward: real jobsite time, structured college training, and employer support with essential tools. That mix builds skills on active projects while giving a young tradesperson a clear route from entry-level work to full qualification.

Read the full, original article from Fife Today here.

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