Meet the CS Ellis workshop team
Meet Jamie M: Our Group Fleet Engineer and former apprentice (not wearing orange)
Why do you support apprenticeships within your department? In the role I’m currently in, the shortage of skilled LGV technicians is a huge problem. The only real way to secure the multiple skills required is through home grown apprentices
What are the greatest achievements of your apprentice’s at work so far? – In their later years, when they eventually find that niggly fault, repair something, or successfully carry out a repair, you feel proud that you’ve assisted with that journey. From the day they start, every successful job is and should be an achievement
Workshop – Former apprentice
Scott D: LGV Technician – Former apprentice (1st left wearing orange)
What was the name of your apprenticeship and when did you finish it? Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (levels 2 and 3) finished it in October 2019
When you were a child, what did you want to be as an adult? A fireman
What’s your biggest achievement so far? It has not happened yet; I am getting married in June
Workshop – Current apprentice 2021
Connor I: LGV Technician, current apprentice (centre orange)
When you were a child, what did you want to be as an adult? A power ranger (the red one)
What do people don’t know about you? I lived in Spain for 10 years, and I can’t speak a word of Spanish
What’s next for you after your apprenticeship? Continue working for CS Ellis to gain more experience
Workshop apprentice – Joined 3 weeks ago
Euan S: LGV Technician, current apprentice (Far right)
What’s your biggest achievement so far, at work or personally? Grades at school: 1 x grade 7 (A equivalent) and 6 x grade 6 (B equivalent)
Why did you become an apprentice technician? I didn’t enjoy the classroom; I wanted an outside, hands-on job
When you were a child, what did you want to be as an adult? Batman, Christian Bale’s version
Workshop Administrator
Kelly C: Workshop Administrator
What’s your biggest achievement so far at work? Passing my HGV Class 1 theory test
What’s the craziest thing that you’ve ever done? 3 person paragliding with my husband and son