Apprenticeships have always been a big part of Gestamp Tallent recruitment strategy and they have invested continuously in apprenticeships since the early seventies. More recently, because of a national shortage of engineers and the increasing levels of youth unemployment, it has become more of a focus. Over the years, apprenticeships have proven they are the ideal platform on which our employees can build their careers and to date the company has trained over 200 young people.
The apprentice programme covers Advanced Apprentice-ships in Engineering Toolmaking and Maintenance and lasts for four years.
This provides major career opportunities for young people and many of the individuals who joined the Company on the apprentice scheme have worked their way up through the ranks to some of the most senior positions within the Company.
53 apprentices are currently on programme and of the other 80 81% have completed. 65% remained with the Company for more than 2 years after completion and 52% are still employed at Gestamp Tallent.
Apprentices provide a replacement strategy for skilled roles as craftspeople are promoted, leave or retire. They are also a future resource for roles across the company and 33% of the Senior Management Team are former apprentices
As one of the largest employers in the area Gestamp believe it is important to continue to offer opportunities for local young people to make their first step on the career ladder.
Course Certificate recipients: Ian Cockburn, Paul Grimstone, Callum Taylor, Scott Jardine, Sam Allison, Paul Newell, Matthew Hauxwell and Ryan Porter
Apprentices who received Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician contracts were Ross Fahey,, Matthew Grimley and Connor McNulty.
Toolmaker’s contracts: Elliot Coatsworth, Ben Raper, Charles Rogerson, Ed Shearer and Aidan Spooner.
Course Certificate holders
Apprentices who received contracts
Left to right: Peter Gallone, Plant Director Aiden Farrell; Team Leader, Vocational Education Directorate (BIS); Zeena Cala; Head of Employer Development (SFA); Karen Clark; Employer Development Manager (SFA); David Pearson, Training Controller
