As part of 2020's National Apprenticeship Week we bring you some insight to Lee & Jack our current apprentices
Meet the Apprentice
Name: Lee Parker
Age: 19
Role: Apprentice CNC Machine Operative
Likes: Cars, spending time with family, gaming
Dislikes: Pretty much all food (Fussy), Nissan Qashqai
Goals: To become a fully trained (NVQ Level 3) CNC Machinist.
Why an Apprenticeship?
Lee feels as though this is the best route for him. He is gaining real hands on work experience & skills, whilst also getting paid.
Why Bignall Group?
A good local firm where he has felt at ease from day 1
Advice for anyone thinking about an apprenticeship?
GO FOR IT! – Training, experience and you get paid!
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Meet the Apprentice
Name: Jack Dummley
Age: 17
Role: Apprentice CNC Machine Operative
Likes: Friday bacon sarnie, model tank building, army cadets, gaming
Dislikes: Football, Nissan Qashqai
Goals: To get a Defender 110 and fit a push rod V8 in it. Otherwise still figuring it out!
Why an Apprenticeship?
Felt university was not for him (solo/self motivated study). Prefers the mentor/hands on approach.
Why Bignall Group?
Previously undertook work experience with Bignall so knew & liked the business.
Advice for anyone thinking about an apprenticeship?
It’s a great way to learn and gain experience in a business #Earning&Learning