Support with working in the construction sector

The construction industry in Salford is ever-growing, with exciting opportunities to build a rewarding career in a range of roles, from bricklaying and plastering to project management and engineering.

It is hard to know where to start when entering this this dynamic sector, but Salford is equipped with some fantastic and innovative employers, many of whom work with us to provide programmes that support you onto the building site and into a career.

Build Salford

Build Salford is a group of construction employers, social housing providers and key support agencies who offer a range of construction training programmes for Salford residents. There are currently over 100 industry and education partners involved in Build Salford, working together to create as many opportunities as possible for Salford residents to enable them to work in construction.

Build Salford provides access to jobs, apprenticeships and further training opportunities with some of the best, local construction employers.

Case studies

Azam – completed the Build Salford DIY Home & Maintenance programme (in partnership with Guinness, Salix Homes and Salford City College Group)

“As a single mum, I often feel nervous about letting people I don’t know into my home. I don’t want to rely on other people, so having these skills will help me in my life daily. Everything I’ve learned, I can do myself – it’s not unachievable! It has given me confidence and I’m also really glad to have made new friends.”

Harry – completed the Build Salford flagship traineeship, now employed at Kinlan Brickwork

“We went through a lot of different stuff on Build Salford, and it gave me an insight into everything. I went on to try brickwork, which I’d never done before, but it was like second nature to me. Doing Build Salford has improved me, it has helped me with my social skills and everything. It’s probably the best thing I ever did, to be honest.”

Build Salford run various training programmes throughout the year. Some examples of past programmes include:

• The Build Salford annual traineeship
• DIY and home maintanence for women
• Sprayplastering
• Construction summer programme for school leavers

To enquire about construction training programmes with Build Salford, email buildsalford@salford.gov.uk

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards

What is a CSCS card?

CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do.

For more information about CSCS cards, including information on how to apply for one, visit the Official CSCS website. Before you apply for a CSCS card, workers must complete and pass the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Health and Safety Awareness (HAS) course, or an approved alternative. The CITB offer grants and funding opportunities. Visit the CITB website to find out more about grants.