Kickstart your career with a paid Foundation Apprenticeship in finishing trades. Gain hands-on experience, technical skills, and essential English and maths while working alongside industry professionals. Ideal for young people eager to learn, grow, and advance into further training or employment.
Training course: Finishing trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, some weekend work may be required. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 01 June 2026
Duration: 8 Months
Positions available: 2
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
Working on-site assisting with the preparation for flooring installation
Prepare surfaces (sanding, cleaning, measuring) ready for work
Use tools and materials alongside experienced tradespeople
Support different projects – from homes to large developments
Follow health & safety practices on site
Work as part of a team with other trades and site managers
Interact with customers and learn professional communication
Keep work areas clean and organised
Learn new skills daily through hands-on tasks
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Finishing trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Your training plan
You will attend college training two days per month at Greenlight Safety & Training, where you’ll learn the core skills needed for flooring
This includes understanding tools, materials and construction methods, as well as developing strong health and safety awareness
You’ll also build your English and maths skills, gain industry knowledge to support your work on-site, and work towards a recognised qualification with support from experienced tutors
Requirements
About this company
At Greenlight Safety and Training, we are committed to supporting the next generation of construction professionals by delivering high-quality apprenticeships, accredited training courses, and expert health and safety support. We work closely with employers and learners to provide practical, hands-on training in areas such as floorlaying, alongside essential courses like manual handling and working at height. Our goal is to ensure every learner gains the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to succeed safely on-site, while helping businesses maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance across their projects.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
After completing this Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship, you can progress onto a Level 2 Floorlayer Apprenticeship, where you’ll build more advanced skills in areas such as carpet, vinyl, wood, and safety flooring
This can lead to a career as a qualified floorlayer working on a variety of residential and commercial projects, with opportunities to progress into specialist roles, supervision, or self-employment as you gain experience
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030786.