Are you ready to build the foundations of your career? In partnership with NHBC, M&J are delighted to introduce our bespoke apprenticeship programme, providing excellence in theoretical and practical learning to the next generation of groundworks professionals.
We know our greatest asset is our people. At M&J, you’re not just joining a company – you’re becoming part of a supportive, inclusive family that values
your growth and development. We invest in our team, providing training and opportunities for career progression, so you can thrive in an environment that
champions hard work, dedication and a passion for building a better future. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a company that values your
contribution and supports your ambitions, M&J could be the perfect fit.
“Hello, and thank you for taking an interest in the M&J
Apprentice Programme. As one of the UK’s largest
groundworks contractors we are incredibly passionate
about developing the next generation of superstars in
our industry. We created our apprentice programme to
give us an opportunity to train and mentor new people
entering the industry both in the vital skills and knowledge
needed, but also in something we call the “M&J Way”,
which are our guiding principles towards delivering the
highest levels of quality, professionalism and customer
satisfaction.”
Becoming an Apprentice – Traits you’ll need to succeed:
As an M&J apprentice, you’ll be working with leading edge technology in the groundworks and civil engineering space, developing both your practical and theoretical knowledge and skills.
Course Overview
Our programme is bespoke to M&J and is designed so that you get first-hand experience of what it is like to work on one of our sites.
The duration of the programme is around 14 months of on-the-job learning, including:
Hands on Experience
Work alongside our talented team and learn the M&J Way, prioritising quality and customer experience
Access to our Training Hub
Build your theoretical knowledge in our state-of-the-art training hub and set the foundations for a successful career
Knowledge into Practice
The NHBC Training Hub will be the home of your practical learning, preparing you to excel on site
Still deciding whether construction and groundworks is the industry for you?
Our 4-week taster programme is the perfect opportunity to gain an insight into the roles available at M&J, what life looks like as one of our employees and navigate your options in a welcoming, supportive environment.
It is designed to test a number of key areas such as time-keeping, ability to learn resilience and some key behaviours. You will also have the opportunity to do some practical work, so you can see whether the role is right for you. At the end of the 4 weeks, you will know whether you have made it onto our programme.
To our clients, we are the Groundworks Partner of Choice. This is because when it comes to quality, service-levels and client satisfaction; we always go above and beyond and the same is true for our apprentice programme. Our apprentice programme is bespoke to our business and stands out from similar programmes due to its level of detail. Not only will you become a qualified groundworker, you will also be learning “the M&J Way”, finding out what makes us the best in the business and setting you up for a long and successful career. This is not just an apprenticeship, it’s not just a job – it’s the start of your career and the beginning of your journey as a member of the M&J family.
Jude Marriott
People Director, M&J
