Build a Career in Construction

The Leicester Onsite Construction Hub provides a free, three stage pathway into the construction sector by gaining construction industry related skills and awareness, that construction employers need, including:

  • CSCS Touch Screen test to gain a CSCS Green Card.
  • Health & Safety
  • Manual Handling
  • Handheld Power Tools
  • Working at Height
  • PPE
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • COSHH
  • CV, interview and job search support.

Individuals who successfully complete the four day course will be matched to an employment opportunity to undertake a work trial, which will often lead to full time employment.

For more information call Graham Dawson on 07918 943 130. You can register for the course using the link below.

Register for the course
three people on construction site

Joinery case study - Daniel

Followed his mum’s advice to get sorted for life in the construction trade. Now proud to be a trainee joiner with Leicester retail display manufacturer Thomson Hayes.

Read more about Daniel on the CITB website

Demolition case study - Emmy

Overcame barriers, but the course proved that working in construction was right for her. Now employed by AR Demolition and loving knocking things down in Leicester.

Groundworks case study - Archie

Employed after his onsite work trial with Danaher & Walsh, and now working on their Leicester groundworks projects.