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GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD - finishing trade flooring foundation apprenticeship

Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Mon 25 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD - finishing trade flooring foundation apprenticeship

Summary

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.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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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.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 25 May 2026

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