Meet the apprentices and graduates

What made you want to start this apprenticeship/graduate scheme in the first place?

Seb: To contribute in providing high quality properties for homeowners/policy holders 

Lewis K: Desire to work in the industry and love of building/s 

Ed Kay: Seeing construction from start to finish

How have you found your experience on the apprenticeship/graduate scheme?

Seb: Overall has been enjoyable and allows me to develop my understanding of the industry through training and site experience

Lewis K: It has surpassed my expectations and I have very much enjoyed it so far

Ed Kay: Really good and varied

How have you found your experience on the apprenticeship/graduate scheme?

Seb: Overall has been enjoyable and allows me to develop my understanding of the industry through training and site experience

Lewis K: It has surpassed my expectations and I have very much enjoyed it so far

Ed Kay: Really good and varied

Ibraheem: I feel greatly valued. Apprentices in the company are seen as the future of the company. We get our own monthly slot in the building control monthly meetings, where we talk about what we do in university and in work. As well as this I’m frequently asked if I’m ok and I’m always offered a helping hand if I need it.

What would you tell anybody who is considering starting the apprenticeship/graduate scheme with Premier Guarantee?

Seb: It is a great opportunity to guide you through the process of becoming a professional with plenty of resources for you to access within the company

Lewis K: Apply. If you wish to work in the industry and like a work environment where you are surrounded by lovely helpful people, go ahead

Ed Kay: There is plenty of support and training

Ibraheem: Be yourself in the interview. The work environment here is very supportive and social, don’t feel you need to hide yourself.

Be open and honest about your skills and where you need help so the company can identify the specific areas you require training in.

Don’t worry if you have no experience in construction. I entered with no experience at all but this has been developed greatly since then.

Be prepared and organised. Coming into the workplace you will have to log all sorts of things in different diaries and other tasks. Therefore time management would be something you would need to keep in mind as well as how organised you can be in the day.

What 3 key things would you say you have learnt in the last year or 18 months?

Seb:

• The importance of the RMS role in ensuring the best quality of property meeting the standards of our warranty or building regulations
• New regulations, FLOS through training
• What defects will occur if construction standards aren’t met

Lewis K:

• Confirmation that this is the industry I want to work in

Ed Kay:

• Fire stopping and compartmentation
• Key Checks
• How to CML

Ibraheem:

• From communicating to clients, conversing with site managers on site and writing letters according to legislation, I would say my communication skills have strengthened greatly and I’m consistently using these skills in my day-to-day life.
• Many times as a building control surveyor you have to work in coordination with risk management surveyors and others. I believe my team working skills have been enhanced as well as my organisation skills, ensuring everything is done accurately and meets the deadlines we are required to work to.