Spencer Group is actively advancing its commitment to cultivating young talent with the recent addition of four new apprentices.
The Hull-based engineering company continues to build its talent pipeline through its ongoing partnership with education provider Ron Dearing UTC. The four new apprentices have been welcomed into various roles within the company, specifically enhancing the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team.
Among the new recruits are Level 3 Electrical Apprentices Mason Creighton and Johnny Reilly. These apprentices will be integral to the company’s cross-sector capabilities, working across rail, bridges, building, and civil projects. They will receive training from industry experts, positioning the group to meet diverse client needs.
Mason Creighton, 18, who completed his studies in Triple Engineering at Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC, remarked on his decision to join the company: “After seeing my dad working as a contractor on building sites, I knew I wanted to learn a trade as it would provide me with a stable career. I knew that an apprenticeship would be the best way for me to learn whilst starting to earn. I was attracted to join this company in particular because of the wide variety of interesting projects they are involved with and the opportunity to gain further qualifications in future. My goal for the future is to work my way up into a managerial position. I feel confident I will be able to achieve that here. I’ve already spoken to so many people in management roles who started out as an apprentice just like me, so that is really inspiring.”
Additionally, Engineering Apprentices Michael Ward and Dylan McCallion are completing their Level 4 HNC Civil Engineer and Technician qualifications. Dylan, 18, who holds an Engineering Diploma from Ron Dearing UTC, emphasised his preference for hands-on learning, stating, “I learn much better through hands-on, practical experiences rather than sitting in a classroom, so I knew I wanted to do an apprenticeship. I was really impressed by the different projects this company does, as well as the fact they work all over the UK. I like to travel so I’m looking forward to being able to see new places. During my apprenticeship, I’ll be rotating around all the departments which I think will help me learn a wide variety of skills as well as helping me decide what area I’d like to specialise in.”
These new electrical apprentices will join the M&E team, following a path similar to that of Operations Director Dan Whittle, who commenced his career with the company as an apprentice electrician in 2006. Whittle progressed through various roles, including Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Project Director. He commented on the value of apprenticeships, saying, “Throughout my career, the team has supported me to move outside of my comfort zone, which has pushed me to develop and grow. I’ve also been provided with great career progression opportunities. I’ve been allowed to grow within the business, gaining experience from undertaking challenging projects and this has been made possible by having a strong support network. Having started my career in the same position almost 20 years ago, I know how beneficial an apprenticeship is and I’m excited to see what they achieve in the coming years.”
As a founding partner of Ron Dearing UTC, the company collaborates with students from year 10 onwards. This includes attending open events and career expos, as well as offering work experience, interview skills training, mock interviews, and professional behaviour and employability skills training. The newest apprentices join over fifty former Ron Dearing UTC students who have secured full-time positions in areas such as engineering, commercial, project management, design, marketing, planning, IT services, and computer programming.
HR Director Yvonne Moir expressed enthusiasm about the new intake, stating, “We’re delighted to welcome four new apprentices into the business this year, as part of our ongoing partnership with education provider Ron Dearing UTC. The college continues to provide us with a talent stream of young people, who fit our specific requirements. I’m looking forward to seeing the new apprentices hit the ground running, following the education and employability skills instilled in them from the moment they joined Ron Dearing.”
The addition of these apprentices signifies the company’s steadfast commitment to fostering young talent and enhancing its in-house capabilities to meet diverse client needs across various sectors.