Travis Perkins tool hire manager, Martin Carley-White, has recently finished his Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship - giving him all the tools for the job.
Travis Perkins Hire is committed to supporting the development of its apprentices and investing in the next generation of skilled professionals. Over the last 12 months, 22 TP colleagues have either completed apprenticeships or have started them.
Martin works at the Potters Bar Travis Perkins branch, and he has always had a keen eye for personal development after he upskilled 15 years ago to get his HGV licence.
After ten years behind the wheel, Martin became a tool hire fitter but, with the ambition of progressing to a leader within the team, he embarked upon the Level 3 apprenticeship to give him the skills to do so.
Speaking during National Apprenticeship Week, he said: “I have always been the kind of person who likes to keep pushing forward and keep improving myself. I wanted to become a manager, so just over a year ago, I embarked on the Level 3 apprenticeship to learn the skills needed.
“Within that, I learnt a great deal about time management and different techniques to try and get the best out of the other people in the team, as well as myself."
Six months into his apprenticeship, Martin was promoted to a managerial role where he oversees the daily operations of the tool hire department at the branch in Hertfordshire.
“I am so grateful to Travis Perkins for giving me the opportunity to develop my skills and continue to push my career forward,” Martin continued. “They were very encouraging throughout the process, allowing me time to complete my studies."