FES Apprenticeship Scheme & Training
Apprenticeships
Apprentices are our future, so we invest in them. We are proud of having trained over 1,600 apprentices across various trades to date.
An apprenticeship scheme with FES provides individuals with an opportunity to work and learn with our work-based training programmes. The majority of the training is provided ‘on the job’ with the remainder provided by local colleges and our in-house Training Academy.
FES Group provides apprentice opportunities across various trades. If you are interested in becoming an apprentice there are pre-employment assessment tests for certain roles that you will have to sit and pass, prior to applications being considered.
Apprenticeship applications are now open (see below How to Apply).
Electrician
If you are interested in becoming an Apprentice Electrician you will be following a Modern Apprenticeship and will achieve an SCQF 7 in Electrical Installation. The first step is to register with SECTT for the Pre-Employment Assessment.
This assessment covers both technical comprehension and numeracy subjects and is carried out at a college local to you.
Further information can be found here:
Heating & Ventilation
If you are interested in becoming a Heating & Ventilation apprentice you will achieve an SCQF 6 in Mechanical Engineering Services. The first step is to sit the BPEC Aptitude and Selection Test.
For more information, contact dsands@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
Plumbing & Heating
If you are interested in becoming a Plumbing & Heating apprentice you will achieve an SCQF 7 in MES Plumbing Services. The first step is to register with SNIPEF for the BPEC Aptitude and Selection Test.
Further information can be found here:
Facilities Management Apprenticeships
We also run a Facilities Management Service and Maintenance apprenticeship in conjunction with BESA and Forth Valley College. We would be looking for prospective candidates to have a minimum of National 5 and possibly higher qualifications. It would be beneficial to have passed both the SECTT and BESA tests prior to applying.
Other Specialist Areas
We also offer apprenticeship opportunities in the following areas:
- Fire and Security
- Data and Communication
- Joiners
- Painter and Decorators
- Software Development
FES Training Academy
All apprentices are managed by our dedicated Training Manager who works closely with the apprentices, their site team and their learning provider to ensure each individual receives the support they need to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
Our purpose built in house training academy features a number of specially designed training booths equipped for a range of trades, enabling our Training Manager and his team to offer additional training and explanation of techniques for any apprentice.
We believe that our significant investment in this facility provides our apprentices with a thorough grounding and deeper understanding of their particular trade.
How to Apply
We typically start recruiting for our trade apprentices between March and May each year. Should you be interested in applying for any of our apprenticeship schemes then simply complete the form below and attach your cv and cover letter.
Graduate Apprenticeships
As a Graduate Apprentice with FES Group, you can earn while you learn, surrounded by a great supportive team whilst getting involved in some of the UK’s leading projects. If you choose to study a related discipline like engineering or quantity surveying, then FES Group will cover your course fees, so you receive fully funded support whilst earning a salary.
As a company at the forefront of the industry, we want to develop engineers of the future and we believe that starts with the recruitment and selection of the best apprentices.
