PROGRESS
A direct pathway to entry-level programmes that provide career opportunities for school leavers.
VVB Apprenticeships
Start your journey into the industry with mentoring and training as an apprentice at VVB.
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VVB Apprenticeships
Start your journey into the industry with mentoring and training as an apprentice at VVB.
OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
We offer various Apprenticeships aligned to our project needs, whether that be electrically based or linked to a support function like sustainability.
You’ll be assigned a mentor to develop your on-site practical experience, coupled with regular visits from your NVQ assessor and a dedicated tutor to help with exams one day a week at college. This support lets you learn while you earn.
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THE BENEFITS OF A VVB APPRENTICESHIP
Take your first step into the industry at a company with a unique culture that supports innovation, professional and personal development programmes
EXPERIENCE
Work across a variety of exciting projects, placements and positions throughout the business.
GROW
Collaborate with colleagues that want to push boundaries of what’s possible, empower new talent and provide an opportunity to thrive.
What you can expect
During the programmes, you’ll keep a weekly learning diary, shared with key members of the team. You’ll follow a different area each week, beginning with an induction and training in the relevant department.
This is followed by placements in the engineering, commercial, finance and work-winning departments. Finally, you’ll gain experience in our key sectors of rail, highways, tunnels and power projects.
Nick, Group Operations Director
Nick has truly risen through the ranks at VVB, from graduate to director. Find out what he has to say about his role and VVB's culture, from over 18 years' experience managing major infrastructure projects and bringing teams together.
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Ed, Project Manager
Ed’s enthusiasm for problem-solving has fuelled his progression at VVB, cutting his electrical engineering teeth on some of our biggest projects, and now supervising them from start to end through project management. Find out what he has to say about his role and VVB’s culture.
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Harsh, Graduate Engineer
Harsh is one of VVB’s newest recruits, earning a full-time role following a work placement. Find out what he has to say about his time so far, VVB’s culture and what he’s looking forward to about joining our permanent workforce.
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Mark, Electrical Chargehand
Since leaving school, Mark has always known he preferred a hands-on, practical job, so becoming an engineer felt a natural fit. With years of experience and responsibilities under his belt, find out what he has to say about his role and VVB’s culture.
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Beth, Senior Sustainability Advisor
Working within our Safe, Sustainable and Wellbeing department, Beth knows our culture better than most. Find out how she's shaped our sustainability strategy and our team’s attitudes towards mental health, wellbeing and making a difference.
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Karolina, Project Support Manager
Karolina joined us with a decade of document control experience, which she’s continued to grow in her varied role supporting our projects. Find out how she’s motivated by our leadership, values and culture.
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