The UK\u2019s largest plant, tool and equipment hire company is celebrating after being highly commended at the regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2018.<\/p>\n
Organised by the National Apprenticeship Service, the awards, which are now in their 15th year, celebrate outstanding apprentices, employers and individuals who go above and beyond to champion apprenticeships across England.<\/p>\n
A-Plant’s Head of Training, Bob Harper, said the company was thrilled to receive\u00a0glowing recognition in the \u2018Regional Employer of the Year\u2019 category. He said: \u201cWe are delighted to have been highly commended at the prestigious awards for the second year in a row.<\/p>\n
\u201cApprentices are a vital part of A-Plant\u2019s future and this latest acknowledgement is testament to the company\u2019s commitment to training the next generation of future leaders.<\/p>\n
“Last year we invested more than \u00a32m in our apprenticeship programme\u00a0and we currently have over 150 apprentices in all areas from engineering and customer service to plant maintenance and driving.<\/p>\n
\u201cApprentices bring fresh eyes to the workplace and create a healthy and dynamic environment for the whole team. That is why we offered all of this year\u2019s 59 graduating apprentices\u00a0permanent employment with the company.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re extremely proud that our apprenticeship scheme has become much sought after and widely recognised across the industries we operate in.\u201d<\/p>\n
A-Plant\u2019s commendation was announced during an awards ceremony at Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"