Marlborough Highways has concluded its second operational apprenticeships programme, with the aim of attracting young people into our industry.
Working in collaboration with the London Boroughs of Hackney, Havering, Greenwich, Islington and Camden, the Chelmsford-based company ran a series of engagement sessions aimed at local job seekers. Marlborough Highways were able to shortlist a group of promising candidates who then took part in one of two assessment days that offered the company the chance to examine their skills and enthusiasm up close.
The company are currently in the final stages of offering roles to a new cohort of apprentices, continuing its long-term commitment to social value and career development.
Led by Social Value Manager Nula Krawczynski, Resourcing Business Partner Tom Hatton and Learning and Development Manager Paul Haggerty, each of these sessions introduced candidates to the wider highways industry and the array of Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship positions up for grabs.
The visits were also a good opportunity to discuss the structure of the programme, explore the benefits of working at Marlborough, answer people’s questions and offer candidates advice on their CVs.
Not long after these sessions, Marlborough’s team were left with a shortlist of applicants to invite to their two apprenticeship assessment days. Held at Tottenham Community Sports Centre, these events were a way to not only better get to know applicants, but also to evaluate their existing skills and overall enthusiasm for the roles up close.
Marlborough’s Managing Director Matthew Revell attended on the day, alongside HR Director Kate Chambers and Learning and Development Manager Paul Haggerty. Following a packed day of group tasks, one-to-one interviews and practical exercises, the team were left with a strong shortlist of candidates who showed real enthusiasm and potential.
Now, as the company looks ahead, they are excited to welcome several brand-new apprentices to the business in the coming weeks and months. With a programme of structured learning, on-the-job training and expert guidance, these new joiners will receive the support they need to thrive.
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