It’s exciting times at Protec as we are starting to expand on the areas where we take apprentices; what was once aimed at young engineers now stretches across the business in the hope of attracting and nurturing young talent in aid of plugging the skills gap across the construction and engineering industry. We have been in touch with a few apprentices throughout the business and asked them how they are finding their role.

Apprentice Design Engineer

Name: Muhammad Khubaib Khadam

Job Role: Fire Design engineer/ estimator

How are you finding life at Protec?

I really enjoy my time at Protec; everyone I meet is polite, caring, and respectful.

What does your daily role consist of?

My daily role consists of assisting in designing fire alarm schemes on Bluebeam and using Microsoft excel and word to produce accurate costings for formal quotations.

Have you only worked in your department while being here?

I have spent two weeks in the Special Projects Department, which helped me gain experience and knowledge about larger projects such as prisons.

Which college do you attend, and how are you finding it?

I attend Training 2000, and I really like the program that I am doing; it provides a practical experience which I think is really important and helpful.

What job do you see yourself doing once your apprenticeship ends?

I would like to carry on as a fire design engineer at Protec., hopefully carrying out occasional site surveys when required.

Apprentice Electrical/Electronic Engineer

Name: Jevan Stevenson

Job Role: Test room Apprentice

How are you finding life at Protec?

I like my job at Protec as it allows me to utilize my skills and knowledge and provides a positive and fulfilling work environment that makes coming to work every day enjoyable.

What does your daily role consist of?

My daily role consists of testing various products and ensuring they are all working and safe to be sent off to the site.

Which college do you attend, and how are you finding it?

I attend Nelson & Colne College, and I’m finding the experience great; the tutors are very helpful and understanding. In my opinion, this college is one of the best.

What job do you see yourself doing once your apprenticeship ends?

I haven’t decided on any job I would like to do at the end of my apprenticeship. At Protec, there are a vast array of job opportunities available.

Accounts Apprentice

Name: Henry Roach

Job Role: Purchase Ledger Assistant

How are you finding life at Protec?

Brilliant, everybody is welcoming and always there to help.

What does your daily role consist of?

I work in Purchase Ledger, so my role consists of logging invoices, filing Delivery Notes, P2ing Invoices and filing supplier forms.

Which college do you attend, and how are you finding it?

Nelson & Colne College, I get along well with my tutor, and he helps however he can; the college is a wonderful environment.

What job do you see yourself doing once your apprenticeship ends?

I would love to work in sales as I believe it’s the best route to go for me personally.

If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in a future career in the engineering or construction industry alongside gaining all essential qualifications while being paid. Why not check out our apprenticeship page, where you will find all the details and how to apply.