Based in Glasgow, the firm designs and installs mechanical, electrical, and renewable solutions to support commercial, industrial, and residential contracts across the country. 

Arc-Tech was formed in 2016 and since then, the business has grown with an annual turnover now in excess of £27 million and a direct labour force of 100 highly skilled employees. Offering trade apprenticeships and trainee programmes is integral to the firm’s immediate and longer-term growth strategies, with their 2025 apprentice intake a continuation of youth employment opportunities that have been made available every year of their near decade in the Scottish construction sector.

John Gallacher, managing director of Arc-Tech (Scotland), said: “We have always recognised the value of skills replenishment, and we are extremely proud to continue our trade apprentice intake for another year. The sector is currently facing challenges, including a skills shortage, so it is imperative that we continue to invest in young people and future talent.”

The three new recruits will be employed across electrical, heating engineering and plumbing trades, and will undertake a 3 to 4-year programme comprising a mix of applied learning and theory with recognised colleges.

To commemorate Arc-Tech’s intake announcement, two of the firm’s 15 apprentices were pictured at a new mixed-use development in Edinburgh.

Lewis Esson (21) from East Kilbride, and Ross Stewart (21) from Renfrew are third and fourth-year apprentice plumbers, and have offered some advice to young people thinking of taking on an apprenticeship.

Lewis said: “I am really looking forward to my final year as an apprentice. I am another step forward being fully qualified and I am excited for my future.

“I think some people might think an apprenticeship is easy, but it is not. It takes a while to get used to it and you really have to stick it out the first period. When you do, it is really rewarding and I take great pride in what I have achieved in the last three years.”

Ross said: “I have really enjoyed the experience. Not only have I learned skills for life, but I have also made some really good friends along the way.

“I definitely want to stay on the tools for a wee while yet, but I already have an eye on a managerial role – mechanical project management really interests me and I believe my apprenticeship has given me the confidence and abilities to take on that challenge.”