Here at Craig & Derricott, we have always been big supporters of employee development. As an ISO 9001 certified Company, employee training plays a vital role within the organisation, with new apprentices appointed regularly across different departments.
Josh Rushton enrolled on a four-year apprenticeship with us back in 2018 and he has now completed his Level 3 apprenticeship in Computer Aided Design (CAD).
The 20-year-old now hopes to become a fully qualified design engineer within two years, with his eyes then set on potential managerial roles.
Josh explained how his apprenticeship at Craig & Derricott has taught him all about the switchgear products they make and the CAD system the firm uses to produce detailed drawings and models.
He said: “I applied for an apprenticeship because it would provide me with job experience, more life skills, and I would be paid to train. “I had many challenges throughout my apprenticeship such as Covid, but with the support of colleagues and my assessor I completed the scheme. Looking back, I feel I’ve grown in confidence due to a working environment where I’ve dealt with suppliers, customers and other colleagues.”
Malcolm Blunston, our Technical Director, said: “Choosing the right person is key to any successful apprenticeship, and Josh proved to be an excellent candidate who was willing to learn and do his very best when given a task to complete. He’s now an integral part of the engineering team and has become a valuable and reliable asset to the company.”
Congratulations Josh and we look forward to having you as part of the team for years to come.
This story was even picked up by our local paper The Express & Star. Read the full story here.
