CRC Evans invests in apprentices across Europe

They will also spend time at CRC Evans’ facilities in Kintore, Invergordon, Burnley, Brest, and Zeewolde, undertaking an in-house training framework created by local subject matter experts alongside a third-party welding coding certification. Each apprentice will be assigned a mentor to support them in their learning alongside any projects undertaken in the workshop.

This year’s intake, who commenced their four-year journey, join the existing apprentices at varying stages towards qualifying as welders, design engineers, PLC engineer, technicians, logistics and electrical engineers.

Ali Mackenzie, Global Operations Director for CRC Evans, said: “Investing in the next generation of talent is a crucial component of CRC Evans’ strategy and its energy transition journey. We offer young people valuable career opportunities that help us to embed high standards of safety, quality, and performance into the heart of our business.

“Through building strong connections with local schools and colleges across the globe, we can provide early career opportunities for young people, helping to strengthen local economies and preserving industry skills for the energy and infrastructure sectors.”

Bailey Slinger, second year Apprentice based in Burnley, said: “Working alongside other electricians has helped me massively. I’m also doing an electrical installation course at college at Level 3. The apprenticeship course was the best choice for me as it taught me all the theory and practical skills needed to progress at work. I will get my gold card at the end of my 4-year apprenticeship, which means I will be a fully qualified electrician.”

Owen Sygrove, second year Apprentice based in Kintore, said “I have been enjoying spending time between the workshop and college, learning and being supported by great people in the business. I have successfully passed and now have 2 of my welding codings in stick and flux core which has been a great achievement. I am now looking forward to starting work on-site to gain more experience and learn about other parts of welding and continuing my learning through my qualification.”

CRC Evans is currently piloting alternative training and work-based experience opportunities for young people, including summer work placements for school pupils and in-house trainee technician programmes for individuals with experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.

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