Building company apprentice scheme invests in youth

Lichfield-based restoration specialist Linford-Bridgeman has recruited five young builders to its
stonemasonry apprentice scheme.

The new apprentices will learn modern and traditional construction skills as well as working on
some of the country’s most historic and exciting buildings.

Simon Linford, chief executive of parent company Linford Group said: “Over the last few years
the construction industry has been facing a growing skills shortage across the board.  At
Linford we have always looked to invest in local talent wherever possible and develop our
own skilled workforce.”

As part of the apprentice scheme the new members of the Linford team will be working on some
of the UK’s most historically significant buildings.  Over recent years Linford-Bridgeman has
been responsible for the restoration of Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall, Manchester’s Sir John
Rylands Library and Warwickshire’s Compton Verney to name a few.

The five new apprentices include Andy Carter from XXXXXXXX, Robert Cort from XXXXXXXX.

Andy Carter and Robert Cort are currently working with Linford’s experienced craftsmen on
the restoration of Aston Church in Birmingham.

Andy said: “I have always had a passion for buildings so the Linford apprenticeship scheme
has given me the opportunity to learn some of the more specialist masonry skills while
working on some of our most beautiful buildings.”