Leyland Trucks looks to recruit 17 apprentices

This year's apprenticeship intake at Leyland Trucks will include a minimum of 17 new recruits, as the company uses young talent to replace retirees and keep apace with evolving skills needs.

The 2021 class will include ten assembly operatives, four automotive engineers, two design engineers and one fabrication and welding engineer.

The duration of an apprenticeship with Leyland Trucks lasts between two and five years, depending on the type of apprenticeship undertaken. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the individual receives a recognised qualification which can then be used to progress their education and career further within the business.

The company also recently offered permanent positions to the 29 apprentices that completed their courses in 2020 During the lockdown, Leyland Trucks enabled its apprentices to continue their education by working with local colleges to deliver lessons remotely.

Ivan Shearer, Leyland Trucks HR director, said: "Every year we bring on a new stream of local, young talent who fully embrace our apprenticeship programme, throwing themselves into the world of engineering, and every year we get excited afresh about how much value they might each bring to the industry.

"Our current apprentices – like us – weren’t prepared for the turbulence the pandemic would inflict on the earliest days of their careers, but they each showed commitment to the programme and we were able to reward those graduating with the offer of permanent positions with the company. It’s essential that we retain such dedicated individuals and provide them with the opportunity to work with us for the long term."

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