How Taylor Wimpey's flexibility is helping apprentices like Darren thrive

Meet Darren Bunch, Apprentice Plumber at Coronation Square

A Leyton resident is building a career in construction in his home community after starting a plumbing apprenticeship at our new Coronation Square development

 

 

An understanding workplace

Coronation Square is a modern development of 750 new homes in the heart of Leyton, with a range of apartments and houses surrounding a vibrant market square in the heart of the new community.

Leyton resident Darren was looking to learn a trade and found the perfect opportunity with an apprenticeship on our site, through Waltham Forest Council - our partner on the development.

 

Darren said:

“I find that Taylor Wimpey is good to work for as I’m always given the opportunity to learn new things regarding different types of pipework, and regulations."

“I do take pride in being a part of the construction side of Coronation Square, as I’ve grown up here and it is a great place to bring people together."

“You’ve got the communal area, the homes with the shops underneath and soon the sports centre too. It feels good to know that my four kids are growing up in a safe environment and with Taylor Wimpey being very flexible with childcare, it’s like a jigsaw falling into place.”

 

About Taylor Wimpey

We are one of the largest residential developers in the UK, with operations also in Spain.

We build attractive and sustainable homes and communities, with a wide range of properties, from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom houses. Being a successful homebuilder means we do so much more than build homes. We provide high-quality places to live with appropriate facilities, an attractive environment and a sense of place. We also add social, economic and environmental value to the wider communities in which we operate. We are experts in land acquisition, home and community design, urban regeneration and the development of supporting infrastructure.

We operate from 24 regional offices across England, Scotland and Wales and our central services are based at our Head Office in High Wycombe. Whether you’re looking for an on-site role or an office-based job, we’ll make sure you receive first-class training and development, whichever discipline you choose.

 

Be someone at Taylor Wimpey:

If you thought the building industry was all about hard hats and hi-vis jackets – think again. Our doors are open to everyone, from new starters to career changers and returners, on-site and off. We’re looking for bright, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join our diverse, inclusive and collaborative teams. We don’t just build houses here, we build careers.

We want all of our people to strike the work-life balance that’s right for them. Our working environment should suit the individual and our benefit options broad enough to cater for all.

 

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