New trade apprentices at a Glasgow construction group are set to become qualified plumbers, joiners, electricians, and heating engineers.

CCG has welcomed 10 new trade apprentices to its workforce.

The latest intake brings the total number of apprentices employed across CCG’s Group of Companies to 48.

The new CCG (Scotland) recruits, all aged between 17 and 18, will now undertake a four-year, industry-recognised programme to become qualified plumbers, joiners, electricians, and heating engineers.

During their apprenticeship, the recruits will undertake a mix of practical, on-site learning and lecture-based theory at some of Scotland’s leading colleges.

David Wylie, managing director at CCG, said: "I am delighted to welcome our 10 new recruits to the CCG family.

"Over the next four years, they will acquire invaluable skills that will serve them throughout their careers thanks to hands-on experience on some of the country’s most innovative and pioneering construction projects.

"Despite the significant pressures in the affordable housing market, our commitment to training young people remains.

"Our focus on skills development must go hand in hand with support for the affordable sector in order to secure employment for future generations."

Alongside the 48 apprentices, 10 trainees are also in full-time employment in specialisms including quantity surveying, estimating, and business administration.

CCG has provided 60 work placements since January, with more planned for the rest of the year.