Apprenticeship Programmes Deliver for Travis Perkins

The apprenticeship programme of one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants has been hailed as the “backbone” of its extensive training initiatives.

Travis Perkins, which has more than 550 branches across the UK, is marking National Apprenticeship Week by reflecting on its support of more than 230 colleagues through apprenticeship programmes during 2025.

The apprentices have either completed or are midway through a range of programmes, from the Level 2 Multi Skilled Merchanting through to the Level 5 Leadership Development Programme.

Travis Perkins’ dedicated LEAP Apprenticeships and Early Careers team delivers the vast majority of the company’s apprenticeship training.

Janette Capehorn, Leadership Training Manager for Travis Perkins [pictured below], said: “National Apprenticeship Week gives us the chance to reflect on the fantastic work of all our colleagues who have either completed, or are working towards, their qualifications.

“We have an extensive range of bespoke training being delivered constantly but the apprenticeship programmes are the true backbone of our initiatives.

“They ensure we are offering the best possible service to our customers at all times and give colleagues the chance to upskill and navigate their career pathways, with the potential to go from branch right through to boardroom.

“We currently have over 700 apprentices on programmes across the Travis Perkins Group and colleagues from the builders’ merchant make up a significant proportion of that number.

“Huge congratulations go to all our learners who have completed their End Point Assessment and achieved their qualifications over the last 12 months. We look forward to continuing to progress with colleagues who are currently midway through their programme or starting their apprenticeship in 2026.”

Amongst the other apprenticeship programmes Travis Perkins also offered in 2025 were Level 3 Customer Sales Excellence, Level 4 Manager Development Programme, Level 4 Data Analyst, Level 2 Urban Driver and Level 4 Improvement Practitioner.

Travis Perkins is part of Travis Perkins plc and the UK’s largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry.

Featuring a network of over 550 branches, it supplies thousands of products and materials, including a tool hire service, to trade professionals and self-builders across the nation.

It offers a wide range of quality timber, building materials, kitchens, plumbing and heating, landscaping, painting and decorating essentials and tools for the job.

For more information, visit www.travisperkins.co.uk

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