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Broadbent subcontracting side , Toby also plays a key role in coordinating the organization ’ s apprenticeship scheme . A process that he is particularly familiar with , having started his own journey with the business in that exact way .
“ We ’ ve felt the labor shortage just like everybody else ,” he explains , “ so one of our initiatives has been to invest a lot more into our apprenticeship scheme . We typically take on three or four new apprentices each year , however this year we had a huge influx of applications . Unfortunately , we couldn ’ t take on the entire crowd of 30 applicants who were keen to join the business , however we were able to extend the program to include seven people this year fresh out of high school , more than ever before .
“ We really try to encourage bringing the younger generation into the industry and training them up to exactly what we want our employees to be . We hold a strong belief in promoting people from entry level positions , all the way up through the ranks . As the apprentice coordinator , I look for candidates who hold a genuine interest in engineering . We ’ ve got a great four-year program , at the end of which we typically offer full-time contracts .
“ I remember the first time I stepped into the facility , and as soon as I entered the workshop , I knew it was where I wanted to be ,” Toby continues . “ As long as you ’ re willing to put in the hard work , Thomas Broadbent will match your efforts and do everything it can to tailor your experience to lead you into the area that you ’ re most interested in , whether it ’ s production , sales , or design .
“ It really is a great company to be a part of ,” he concludes . “ That ’ s the reason I ’ ve stayed for the last 11 years . Everybody is here to work , but they ’ re also here to help , and there ’ s such a wealth of talent and skills among the workforce for trainees to draw upon in the earlier stages of their careers . There ’ s a real difference when you work for a business that wants you to succeed and actively guides you in the right direction to achieve your goals . I believe it plays a huge part in attracting and
retaining customers , as the spirit of teamwork and professionalism is entirely reflected in our sterling offering .” ■
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