Shropshire-based building contractor, SJ Roberts Construction Ltd, was recently represented at a House of Lords reception by Managing Director Mike Sambrook.
The event, which welcomed 150 companies from across the country, was held to celebrate the UK’s top apprenticeship employers.
Earlier this year, SJ Roberts Construction was ranked 13th in the UK Government’s Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers list for 2025, making it the highest-ranking SME across both Shropshire and the West Midlands. The list highlights organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to nurturing apprentices and providing valuable career pathways.
Mike Sambrook, managing director at SJ Roberts Construction, said:
“It was a privilege to attend this event at the House of Lords alongside so many businesses that share our belief in the importance of apprenticeships.
“We’re incredibly proud of our ranking in the national league table and will continue to invest in training the next generation of construction professionals. What’s most gratifying is that our ranking was largely earned through reviews and feedback from our apprentices which means a huge amount to us.”
The reception coincided with SJ Roberts Construction welcoming its latest cohort of apprentices with eight trainees joining the firm to commence their careers across a range of skilled trades including carpentry, engineering, plumbing, electrical and site management. Among them are two site management apprentices who previously completed T-Level studies at Shrewsbury College, having carried out their placements with the company.
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