CCG Scotland has announced a new haul of 18 trade apprentices to start work this month.

This new batch brings the number of apprentices at CCG's Group of Companies to 70, representing 10% of the entire workforce.

The new cohorts consist of six joiners, five bricklayers, five plumbers and two electricians. They will take their place on a four-year programme, working on live projects across the country.

CCG Chairman and CEO, Alastair Wylie said: "The current uncertainty surrounding the UK economy is challenging for all businesses but CCG is doing as much as we can to prepare and mitigate any negative impacts on our business. We have worked hard to secure a sustained pipeline of contracts and in doing so, this will allow us to fulfil our obligations as a contractor that values our people, our clients and our communities.


"Investment, particularly in skills replenishment, will continue year-in-year-out and the importance of doing this from within communities – which includes apprenticeships as well as curriculum support and work placements – cannot be understated. It is crucial that we continue to invest in our young people."

CCG's primary market is in the delivery of new build affordable housing and over the last 18 months, the firm has established a solid pipeline of contracts past 2021 across the central belt.

Alongside established apprenticeship programmes, CCG also has an extensive range of trainee programmes covering site management, health and safety, quantity surveying, estimating, buying and timber frame design.

(CM/JG)