We are both excited and delighted to have recruited three new apprentices, we aim to expand the scheme further as it is both very rewarding and beneficial to give these young recruits opportunities which in the long run will help enable us to have sustainable skills throughout our business and industry.
Having discussed our needs with Loughborough College and explaining the roles we had in mind which were two Gluing Machine Operators and an Apprentice Commercial Administrator. We interviewed the potential candidates over a number of weeks here at FC, this gave our potential apprentices the opportunity to see exactly what the role entailed and having given them a tour of our new 36,000 sq. ft. production hub they could see for themselves the fantastic working environment it offers all the fc Team.
All three of the candidates Kieran, Joel and Leah came across as having the potential to fit into the fc team and understand the importance of fully embracing our values and guiding principles. They were all incredibly enthusiastic and excited about getting the opportunity to learn new skills and we were delighted to find the right candidates to fit the roles.
Liam Cox Operations Director commented:
“Kieran and Joel have commenced a Level 2 Engineering Performance Manufacturing Operations Apprenticeship, whilst only a few months in they are both doing very well! They are working to a framework within our capabilities and the skills and knowledge required for the role. Eager to listen and learn as well as get their hands dirty and muck in with the rest of the team on the shop floor, they have settled in very quickly. All training is in-house with our experienced operators and performance is measured at regular meetings with myself and the trainer as well as external reviews to monitor all aspects of learning and development. The thought of both Joel and Kieran doing well, completing the apprenticeship and becoming the next generation of skilled operators and being part of Team fc really excites me and can only benefit all concerned.”
Debra Woodyatt Director of Finance and Systems added:
“As our business expanded and our team grew we felt we had enough support in the office and a desire to develop new players to explore the opportunity of having an Apprentice on board.
Previously we have always supported our local school with projects and work experience.
Loughborough College advertised our vacancy and confirmed that they could deliver the support and training for the position – Level 2 Business Administration, which includes one day attendance at college to cover the IT element of the course with all other aspects of the modules being delivered in the work place.We interviewed for the position and were delighted by the strength and number of candidates that applied, we offered the position to Leah and she joined the team in November.
We will support Leah through her apprenticeship with work place experiences that will hopefully give her an insight into the commercial world as well as the packaging industry.
As a business we feel that young people given the opportunity, bring a different aspect to the business. We benefited from this when we had Alice Sissons a graduate from Loughborough who joined us for her placement year, Alice made an impact on our branding projects with her design flare and an approach which was fresh & current. We hope that Leah can bring the same qualities as she undertakes her further education and settles into the team.”
