It's Scottish Apprenticeship Week

We revisited last year’s winner, Rebecca Taylor, former apprentice mechanic, to hear about her achievements and where she is now.

Since completing her apprenticeship in August 2016, Rebecca has been successful in securing a permanent mechanic role at the Inverurie depot. She commented: “The difference with an apprenticeship and other training is the practical hands on experience you gain. Getting a degree at the same time as learning the trade helped me to get a permanent job as a mechanic as soon as I qualified.”

Craig Christie, Rebecca’s line manager explained: “During her apprenticeship Rebecca was always keen to learn and worked hard. It was a huge benefit to me and my team, especially when I had a vacancy for a mechanic. Rebecca was by then a fully qualified mechanic, experienced in our vehicles and it’s great she was able to take up the permanent role.”

For further details of how you could benefit from having an apprentice in your team, contact the Resourcing Team at recruitmentadvice@aberdeenshire.gov.uk