The new jobs will be spread across Persimmon’s 24 regional businesses in England, Wales and Scotland.

Roles include 125 brick-laying and joinery apprentices, 50 trainee sales advisors and 50 graduate/trainee technical staff.

Chief executive Jeff Fairburn began his own career at the age of 17 on a Youth Training Scheme in the construction industry and many of the current directors in the business also began their careers straight from school.

Fairburn said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to join a thriving business.

“We work hard on our training programmes and enjoy sharing our knowledge with young people and progressing them through the business. You never know, one of these young people may be our future chief executive in years to come!

“My own experience of starting work at 17 has been a positive one. We’re delighted to be giving young people the opportunity to join us.”

To apply for the new roles and find out more click here