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Winner 2017
Shannon Martin Rosti Automotive Larkhall
20-year old Shannon Martin is currently completing an HNC in Mechanical Engineering (4th year) at Langside College Glasgow. After leaving school, Shannon joined the company in 2014 as a polymer process technician. She is on course to complete a Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Programme. Her objective is to complete the full apprenticeship, and to take on a full-time role within the Rosti organisation. Shannon is described as a “very talented and highly motivated individual” and a “model employee”. She impressed the judges by demonstrating a level of motivation and discipline mature far beyond her years by taking responsibility for an extremely business critical project in her first year, stepping in for a technician.
Nick Knowles (left) stands alongside managing director Nigel Flowers of category sponsor Sumitomo Demag; Shannon Martin holding the winner’s cheque for £1,000 presented by deputy chairman of the PMMDA, Richard Hird (right).
Finalists 2017 Nathan Kimberlin – Faulkner Moulds
Conscientious and a real pleasure to work with, Nathan is eager to learn and is fully applying himself to gaining skills and developing his expertise in the different aspects of toolmaking.
Luke Peters – Plastek UK
Luke has a NVQ level 4 in mechanical engineering technical services is now working through an accelerated training programme to build on his existing academic qualifications.
Dominic Turner – Advanced Plastics
Dominic is specialising in electrical engineering, but has the potential to ultimately grow into a wider engineering or project based position. He is truly an asset to the business.
Jordan Wilkes – UPC Zeller
Currently employed as a toolroom apprentice, Jordan is completing a Btec level 3 in manufacturing engineering. In the toolroom, Jordan truly delivers when it matters.
Adam Wolfe – Bespak
Adam has completed level 2, level 3 and NVQ qualifications and is currently completing a HNC in mechanical engineering. He is dedicated, hardworking and solution-oriented.
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