To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with our Apprentice Mechanic, Ollie, who has recently been awarded Scarborough TEC’s Apprentice of the Year Award for Motor Vehicle at the Apprenticeship Awards! Check out our Q&A below.;
What are the main things you’ve learnt during your apprenticeship so far?
I’ve learned how to work efficiently and service and maintain our fleet of wagons & trailers.
How have you found balancing your college work with your apprenticeship?
I’ve found it to work well with a good balance between college work and hands-on learning.
What areas of your career do you want to develop further?
I’d like to develop my skills in diagnosing and repairing faults.
What made you go down the route of an apprenticeship?
I have had an interest in the industry for a while and thought an apprenticeship was a good way to carry on learning.
What advice would you consider giving someone who is considering an apprenticeship in your field?
If you like a hands on experience and you aren’t afraid of a bit of work, it’s perfect.
What are your future career goals?
Gain further mechanical knowledge and get my class 1.