Learning a trade in construction

[saleen836]

I am thinking of taking on a young trainee who I can train up to work along side of me within the construction industry, any advice on where would be the best place to start looking/advertise for such a person?
Also, with me being a sole trader is there any drawbacks or tax implications I should be aware of?

[roofer]

What trade? Insurance is a minefield and the usual excuse for theft. Especially at height.

I used to have them register as self employed, much easier.

[Mattt]

Construction Skills have some info on their site.

[singlecoil]

roofer said:

I used to have them register as self employed, much easier.

Easier, but not legal.

[saleen836]

Dryliner/finishing trade so no height work unless it's a commercial job which is rare for me.

Will have a look on the Construction skills site.

[c8bof]

You might also be able to take on someone under the Modern Apprentice scheme and get free funding for a qualification for them - worth a google. Glasgow Regeneration Agency is great for advice on things like this - is there a body similar wherever you are based?

[Si 330]

Do you have a local building college? Speak to one of the tutors they often point you in the direction of a potential employee.

[saleen836]

Si 330 said:

Do you have a local building college? Speak to one of the tutors they often point you in the direction of a potential employee.

There is but almost all courses studied at college are the usual bricklayer/carpenter/plimber/sparky trades, have yet to see a college course for drylining.