South Yorkshire apprentice Joseph Briggs of Liberty Speciality Steels is named as Metals Industry Apprentice of this year 2018.
Mechanical apprentice Joseph, 22, from Rotherham was chosen by way of the Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers alias Wire Workers in recognition of his ‘exceptional development, high-level skills and resolve for progression while in the metals industry.’
Joseph, who will be currently based at Liberty’s Aldwark Cast Products division, received his award the other day in an industry dinner for the prestigious Painters’ Hall inside Area of London.
The company, which produces good quality steel to be used in aircraft and cars worldwide, recently finished its latest recruitment round of apprentices who will train under Liberty’s respected skill building programme.
Joseph, who’s got just finished his training, have been the primary focus of Aldwark’s rapid growth drive since Liberty acquired the business enterprise and sister plant at Stocksbridge around recently. Output has risen by 63% during that time as Liberty aims for full production.
Earlier this holiday season Joseph would have been a national finalist inside Engineering Employers Federation Apprentice of the season contest but narrowly overlooked the best spot. These times he took the very best title against competition from talented trainees right throughout the UK.
He said: “It’s a good honour to remain recognised nationally this way with this particular grateful to Liberty for anyone their support and thorough training.? After i reminisce within time since joining the apprenticeship scheme in 2015, We are surprised about what lengths We have come.? I began as a young man with an interest in fixing things and am now well on my way to to become a certified mechanical engineer.? I’ve got grown much in my academic ability, skills and knowledge and my confidence continues to grow too.? I would recommend the Liberty Steel apprentice scheme to anyone looking for a career in manufacturing.”
Liberty’s apprenticeship training manager Tony Goddard?said: “Joseph is actually a credit to us regarding his talent and positive attitude to learning but they’re one amongst many high quality teenagers on our books who’ll constitute the future backbone of the industry.”
Apprentices recruited by Liberty Speciality Steels are supported in their development with a specialist training centre that your company runs in association with Sheffield College at its plant in Stocksbridge.
