Category: National Apprenticeship Week

Having successfully completed the ILM Level 3 Management Apprenticeship, Nathan wanted to take his learning further and has recently enrolled onto Level 5. “I was appointed to the role of Area Operations Manager whilst undertaking the L3 course and was able to put the training that I received into practice tracking performance with more analytics, […]

“I want to continue with my development and help me continue to grow further” Natalie is a Commercial Sales Manager in the Certas Ipswich office. Having completed her Level 3 apprenticeship Natalie tells us how the apprenticeship has enhanced her skills and her future aspirations. “Since completing my Level 3 apprenticeship, I haven’t actually changed […]

Both Tom and Scott passed the LGV test at the first attempt and have shown a commitment and willingness to learn. Glynn Cox is a Depot Operations Supervisor for the Certas Energy Coleshill depot.  This is where our apprentices Tom Pegg and Scott Nelson are based.  We catch up with Glynn to find out how […]

Kyle Cooper is a Driver Apprentice, he has talks about his role, since passing his HGV test in March just as the pandemic hit. “Since last year’s National Apprenticeship Week, I am driving on my own and I have completed and passed my apprenticeship. I passed my HGV license test in March 2020. The same […]

“I would definitely recommend an LGV apprenticeship to anyone who wants to a career in driving. I could not have asked for a better experience. “ Harry joined Certas Energy just under 18 months ago having started his apprenticeship in October 2019. Let’s find out how he is getting on and what he thinks of […]

Before I started my apprenticeship I worked at a postal service Company, I was in a good job and even though I enjoyed it, I had always wanted to pursue a career in driving.  However, putting yourself through the HGV training and tests, especially when you have a young son, is very expensive.    I did […]

“I enjoy the thought of learning as you work, in a proper workplace so getting plenty of experience with the benefit of getting paid too!” Morgan is an Apprentice IT Business Administrator and talks about her decision to begin an apprenticeship at Certas Energy and her journey so far. “Before I chose to do this […]

This is my first role since I am left school! During my interview process, I was attending school full time. When I got the job there was only about a week in between me leaving school and starting my apprenticeship. I mostly studied computing related subjects, as well as some of the more “wordy” subjects […]

“The work for my dissertation will have a positive effect on the efficiency of the IT Department” Kayleigh joined Certas in 2016 as It Administrator for the telephony team and gives us an update on her progress this year for National Apprenticeship Week. “My role has changed dramatically over the last year with a promotion […]

Having started at Certas Energy as a HR Apprentice, Chris Ellison is now Employee Relations Advisor: “Since completing my level 3 apprenticeship in Human Resources I have been promoted to an Employee Relations Advisor. I now support Certas Energy’s line managers on many employee related issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters. It has been a […]