I chose the Multi-Skill Apprenticeship as I had a already had a great interest in working with cars. I came across the advert on the internet and thought this would be a great opportunity for me to get what I wanted out of career.
A typical day in work consists of arriving on time in the morning, finding out what jobs need doing/what jobs need to go out that day and do our best to get the work out. I will work with the painters, panel and MET technicians and depending on who I am working with that day, it will determine the type of work I will undertake.
The team I work with is very friendly and easy to get on with. I work closely with Mark, Jeffrey, Lee and Russell at Chester who are all my mentors depending on what side of the workshop I'm working within.
The most valuable skill I have gained in work is how to repair and paint cars to the best standard and how to work within a team.
I'm most proud that I can now complete jobs from start to finish, strip jobs and repair damage, as well as paint jobs all on my own without assistance from my mentor.
The only advice I would give to new apprentices is to enjoy what they do, to get stuck in, and work hard to achieve the things they want in life.
In 10 years time, I see myself being a Senior Paint or Panel Technician. From there, I want to work up the ladder or start my own repair business.
