Springfield Properties and Tulloch Homes – both part of the Springfield Group – have officially opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship programme.
Applications open until 31 March 2026 for apprenticeships in joinery, bricklaying and painting & decorating.
Operating across the North of Scotland, the Springfield Group has a long-standing commitment to trade skills development, having recruited its first apprentice a quarter of a century ago.
Springfield and Tulloch apprentices benefit from college-based learning combined with hands-on site experience, working alongside experienced tradespeople on live developments across the region.
The business currently employs around a quarter of their site workers as apprentices, supporting local people with a new career while future proofing the workforce in the construction sector. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) estimated that the Scottish sector requires an additional 26,000 workers to meet demand by 2028.
Michael Krawczyk is an apprentice joiner in his final year, and has worked on developments across Moray and the Highlands.
He said: “I wanted a career where I could learn practical skills and see the results of my work at the end of each day. The apprenticeship has given me that – you’re learning at college and then putting those skills straight into practice on site.
“What I enjoy most is the sense of pride. You can walk past a development and say, ‘I worked on that.’ That feeling doesn’t get old.
“It’s hard work at times, but if you’re willing to put the effort in, it’s absolutely worth it. The skills you gain stay with you for life and open up so many opportunities for the future. If you’re thinking about applying, I’d say go for it – it could be the start of a really rewarding career.”
The Springfield Group CEO, Innes Smith, said: “Apprenticeships are incredibly important to our business and the wider construction industry. There is a well-documented skills gap in the sector and, as a responsible homebuilder, we actively engage with schools, colleges and training providers to highlight the option of an apprenticeship career path.
“Unprecedented levels of investment in energy infrastructure across the Moray Firth is providing a great boost to the local economy. This is giving us the confidence to increase our recruitment and offering exceptional opportunities for young people in the area.
“Many of our current site teams started their careers as apprentices, and we are proud to support young people as they build long-term careers with us. We’re looking forward to welcoming our 2026 intake and supporting them on their journey into the construction industry.”
