Training & Apprenticeships

We are proud to reward our staff with training and career path opportunities; investing in our most important asset ….. our people. 

The strength of WellMax is from the individuals within it.

Together, management and employees collectively generate individual, bespoke training plans. The core aim being to enable our staff to build a career progression plan that enables each person to have a clear focus and objectives in their work.

Training

To deliver the best service we need to invest in the best people!

WellMax prides itself on exceptional labour retention rates which it does by investing in it’s people by offering training, opportunity and as a result job security.

It is essential to deliver consistent and progressive training to ensure operatives are always prepared for the requirements of the work, ever changing legislation and compliant with the latest industry best practice.

All operatives are trained in the following:

  • Initial comprehensive induction upon joining WellMax, including training on company handbook, policies and procedures
  • Full induction to each new site
  • Regular tool box talks by fully qualified independent safety consultants
  • Training on site with task specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments
  • ConstructionSkills CISRS Health & Safety training
  • Training development plan – all operatives are encouraged through funding to attain the next stage of their professional training with the aim being all operatives to attain Advanced Scaffolder status during their time with WellMax as well as other supporting qualifications
  • SMSTS training given to all trainee Supervisors
  • Scaffold Inspection course for operatives willing to take on additional responsibility
  • WellMax actively encourages operatives to seek further training relevant to their works through regular appraisals resulting in a personal training development plan i.e. First Aid training, slinger, signaller training, confined space training

Apprenticeship Opportunities

We understand there are individuals looking to take a step into the scaffolding industry both on site and in the office. These individuals may not have a wealth of experience or hold relevant certificates to take that step however they do have the enthusiasm and drive to want to further their career. 

Experience and skills can be taught, you can’t teach enthusiasm and this is the reason why WellMax are firm believers of their apprenticeship opportunities giving individuals an opportunity to take this step. 

WellMax provides an environment in which talent is recognised and in-house promotion is a precedent.

For details on our current apprenticeship opportunities, please see our Careers page.