Builders Tulloch Homes praised by Inverness College after six new apprentices taken on
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TULLOCH Homes has recruited six new apprentices – the first since the pandemic – leading to praise from Inverness College UHI for the company’s commitment to training its workforce.
Joinery manager Hugh MacGillivray said: “We’ve now taken on 57 apprentices in the past 11 years.
“The retention factor has been encouragingly high and a pipeline of excellent tradespeople is being delivered, which is win-win for all concerned.”
The new faces are 16-year-old Dylan Lowry and Riley Barclay (22), both from Inverness and starting painting and decorating apprenticeships; Ronnie Fraser (17) from Nairn and Ewan Bremner (18) from Conon Bridge, on plumbing and heating; and Scott Cameron (16) of Muir of Ord, and Arran Legge (17) of Inverness, in joinery.
Dylan said: “It’s a great opportunity for us to learn and become time-served tradesmen and we really appreciate it.”
College business solutions adviser for the construction sector Pauline Tuthill said: “It’s superb to see Tulloch taking on and training these youngsters after such a challenging time for the industry.
“Tulloch put great store in their apprenticeship programme and have earned a deserved reputation for looking after them. We look forward to assisting the career development of this latest contingent.”
Gordon Macallister, plumbing and heating manager, said: “It’s a milestone to bring in our first batch of new recruits since lockdown ended. Their training on site and at the college produces quality craftsmen.”
David Macdonald, painting and decorating manager, said: “The programme is a real success story and offers a genuine chance to these young people. Rearing our own tradesmen is the future of Tulloch Homes and puts something back to our communities.”
David Patience, carpentry and joinery assessor at the college, said: “Tulloch has set a welcome trend in commitment to offering apprenticeships. They have forged an extremely successful partnership with us and are a fine example of a local firm generating ongoing local skills and jobs.”
