Building control system business encourages bright sparks to consider an apprenticeship
A Birmingham business specialising in the design and installation of automatic control systems is marking National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) by celebrating the success of their apprenticeship programme and encouraging others to follow their path.
Robell Control Systems based In Nechells in Birmingham runs a well-established apprenticeship programme, providing high level apprenticeships across its diverse business including project engineering, electrical engineering and electrical installation.
The business specialises in the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automated heating, ventilation, environmental and air-conditioning control systems. It currently employs eight apprentices across a range of disciplines together with 5 former apprentices who have progressed through the business into management roles.
Former Robell apprentices Adam Woroch and Edd Watson now own the business together with Ruth Fennell following a management buyout supported by business investment specialists UKSE in April 2024.
Director Adam Woroch said: “I joined the business 2007 as a project engineer apprentice and progressed to project manager and now I’m a company director.
“Apprenticeships are part of Robell’s strategy for long term prosperity. Growing talent from within and seeing our apprentices learn from our knowledgeable, experienced team is very important.”
Current apprentices Kian Fallon and Corey Lamburn, who joined Robell in 2024 as project engineering apprentices will be attending an apprenticeship event at Walsall College during NAW to encourage the next generation of engineers to consider a higher-level apprenticeship route.
Kian - “As an apprentice at Robell Control Systems, I gain a lot of hands-on experience and support from the team. The training provided is very valuable, and I’m looking forward to continue my learning and contributing to the company’s growth.”
Corey - "An apprenticeship at Robell Control Systems has allowed me to flourish not only in a professional aspect, but also in a personal capacity. The team I have had the liberty of having around me has contributed to this substantially through my time with Robell and I believe will allow me to continue in my growth making progressive steps towards my career and personal goals."
Robell are also keen to provide their apprentices with wider industry experience to enhance their learning. Project engineering apprentice Corey attended the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Young Engineers Network Leadership event in London recently.
Corey commented: “It was an incredibly insightful experience that taught me how to prioritise effectively in the workplace. It also provided me with a clearer understanding of how to communicate better with my superiors, which will help me improve my efficiency in managing my workload.”
Director Edd Watson added: “I started as an electrical apprentice 2003 and then moved into various roles including site supervisor, installations manager and operations manager.
“We face an industry wide shortage of engineers and our aim is to offer meaningfulapprenticeships across the different disciplines of our business. We will work with them to build their knowledge and skills and nurture their talent to help them progress through the organisation.
“Our industry is changing rapidly and we are keen to see apprentices who are looking for practical, hands-on experiences together with a positive attitude to learning.
“We are working closely with Aston University and Walsall College and plan to invite their engineering students to visit the business over the summer.”
The 18th annual week- long celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), will take place between 10 and 16 February 2024 and encourages everyone to consider and celebrate how apprenticeships and skills help individuals develop rewarding careers https://naw.appawards.co.uk/
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