Bellway has officially launched its annual recruitment drive, opening applications for its 2026 apprenticeship programme.

The national housebuilder is offering a total of 37 positions across England, Scotland, and Wales, providing a pathway for the next generation of talent to enter the construction industry.

The available roles cover a wide range of disciplines throughout the business. However, there is a significant focus on core construction trades, with 15 vacancies specifically designated for trade apprentices. this includes eight positions for bricklayers, five for joiners, and two for groundworkers. Prospective candidates have until Friday 13 March to submit their applications.

Current apprentices within the company have highlighted the benefits of the "earn while you learn" model. Brad Preston, a 21-year-old apprentice joiner currently working at the Arden Glade development in Keresley, joined the scheme in September 2025. His training involves five days a week on-site combined with block release training at the NHBC hub in Lichfield.

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Similarly, Ivenjit Bassi, 24, transitioned to an apprentice engineer role in September 2024 at Bellway North London's Ruislip headquarters after finding that full-time university study did not suit her career goals.

Brad Preston, an apprentice joiner at Bellway's Arden Glade development, said: "It is fantastic to be part of the joinery team at Arden Glade where we help build high-quality homes for our customers. Instead of being stuck in a classroom every day for years at university, I am out, on the job, learning the skills from experienced and qualified professionals. This scheme is brilliant because I am getting paid to learn my trade. As part of the programme, I work five days a week on site and then have block release with the NHBC at its training hub in Lichfield. After two years, I should qualify as a joiner. It's given me the opportunity to pursue a career in construction, doing the job I love."

Ivenjit Bassi said: "The apprenticeship format works very well for me because I tried university then realised full-time studying did not suit me. There is no job guarantee and you could finish with a sizeable debt. Also, I was reading architecture but quite quickly came to the conclusion that I was more interested in engineering."