Story Homes has promoted 10 of its trainees and hired a further seven as part of its successful trainee programme.
In the last 12 months the Cumbria housebuilder has promoted five trainee assistant site managers, two trainee sales executives, two trainee quantity surveyors and one trainee engineer to full-time roles.
The business also welcomed three trainee assistant site managers, two trainee sales executives, and two trainee quantity surveyors to its offices in Cumbria, Newcastle and Chorley.
Andy Bell, HR director at Story Homes, said: “Our ambition to deliver much needed new homes would be impossible without a new generation of talent to design, build and sell them; it is therefore our belief that investing in the future of housebuilding is vital.
“At Story Homes we are committed to nurturing young talent, equipping our trainees with the skills and support networks they need to build a long and successful career in the construction industry.
“The trainee programme underlines Story Homes’ commitment to investing in regional skills and we received a record number of applications, with the most recent recruits beating off stiff competition to secure their positions.”
He also said that Story Homes is aiming to address the skills shortage in the housebuilding industry.
He added: “By providing young people with sustainable positions and training programmes, this next generation of talent will help Story Homes to continue its growth and success.”
Nikita Blacklock joined Story Homes as a trainee in Cumbria and Scotland and was recently promoted to sales executive.
She said: “I have found my time at Story Homes amazing; I already knew the great reputation the business had before I applied for the job, and to work from them is even better. Everyone is so supportive and helpful with anything I may need.
“I enjoy working with all the team members as everyone is so lovely and supportive. My favourite part of the role is meeting new people on a daily basis and coming across things that I may not have had to deal with before and overcoming it, which is very rewarding.”
