TINCKNELL FUELS APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME SUPPORTS LOCAL YOUNG TALENT
Tincknell Fuels, one of the South West’s most recognisable and
long-standing businesses, specialising in domestic, commercial
and agricultural oil supply, has signed up its first trainee for
a new Apprenticeship Scheme.
Rob Major, aged 19, is from the Wells area and has been taken on a three-year apprenticeship, run in conjunction with Bridgwater College where he will complete his theory skills, to become a heating services engineer
Whilst this is by no means Tincknell’s first dabble with apprenticeships, it does represent a re-launch where it is hoped the new Apprenticeship Scheme will help bridge a gap in the age profile of engineers at the Wells-based firm.
Rob beat off more than 60 applicants for the position, impressing the Tincknell Fuel’s Board with his relevant work experience, people skills and excellent college references.
Rob, who grew up on a local farm, said: “The Tincknell Fuels apprenticeship scheme has offered me the chance to fulfil my goal of becoming a qualified professional and ultimately the skills to one day attain my dream job of Chief Engineer. It’s getting tougher to break into industry-based jobs and I think it’s only going to get harder so I am really pleased to have this opportunity and intend to make the most of it.”
The apprenticeship provides a number of benefits for Rob, including working with a variety of engineers, being assigned a dedicated mentor to look after his professional development with monthly reviews and development of personal skills.
Rob Ormond, Director at Tincknell Fuels, said: “Richard Beck, General Manager, Heating Services Division and I realised we needed to take steps to ensure we had young blood coming into the company.
“We were thrilled with having had so many people apply for the role and picked Rob mainly due to his commitment to learning and improving himself. He is making excellent progress and has already built on his strong interpersonal skills through on the job training. Rob’s work ethic is second to none. Our scheme’s success will depend a great deal on how Rob performs, and he seems very much on top of that challenge.’’
“This makes sense for us both as a business and as contributors to both the region and the wider economy. Apprenticeships are making a comeback and we want to offer young people in the local area the chance to realise their potential and gain professional employment.”
Rob Major, aged 19, is from the Wells area and has been taken on a three-year apprenticeship, run in conjunction with Bridgwater College where he will complete his theory skills, to become a heating services engineer
Whilst this is by no means Tincknell’s first dabble with apprenticeships, it does represent a re-launch where it is hoped the new Apprenticeship Scheme will help bridge a gap in the age profile of engineers at the Wells-based firm.
Rob beat off more than 60 applicants for the position, impressing the Tincknell Fuel’s Board with his relevant work experience, people skills and excellent college references.
Rob, who grew up on a local farm, said: “The Tincknell Fuels apprenticeship scheme has offered me the chance to fulfil my goal of becoming a qualified professional and ultimately the skills to one day attain my dream job of Chief Engineer. It’s getting tougher to break into industry-based jobs and I think it’s only going to get harder so I am really pleased to have this opportunity and intend to make the most of it.”
The apprenticeship provides a number of benefits for Rob, including working with a variety of engineers, being assigned a dedicated mentor to look after his professional development with monthly reviews and development of personal skills.
Rob Ormond, Director at Tincknell Fuels, said: “Richard Beck, General Manager, Heating Services Division and I realised we needed to take steps to ensure we had young blood coming into the company.
“We were thrilled with having had so many people apply for the role and picked Rob mainly due to his commitment to learning and improving himself. He is making excellent progress and has already built on his strong interpersonal skills through on the job training. Rob’s work ethic is second to none. Our scheme’s success will depend a great deal on how Rob performs, and he seems very much on top of that challenge.’’
“This makes sense for us both as a business and as contributors to both the region and the wider economy. Apprenticeships are making a comeback and we want to offer young people in the local area the chance to realise their potential and gain professional employment.”