EuroWire January 2023

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New apprentices at European Springs & Pressings

Securing the future of spring manufacturing

adopted a dedicated approach to creating a professional working environment that nurtures the staff’s talents and supports progression. The company views engi neers as expert problem solvers. “I began my own career in the industry as an engineering apprentice, so I know that this is a tool that both the individual and the company can benefit from,” said Mr McSheehy. “Many of our current employees started as apprentices and trainees before be coming engineers, with a number having risen to essential business positions such as purchasing officer, press shop manager, quality and metrology manager and even senior management roles.” Lesjöfors AB www.lesjoforsab.com

workers joining the manufacturing sector eventually results in a lack of succession. As such, a robust, and continuing, recruitment process is essential, and we are always actively searching for exciting new engineering talent.” Apprentices are able to gain a position within the engineering industry while also getting paid. Combining classroom instruction and on-the-job training, an engineering apprenticeship course offers the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to achieve an industry-recognised City & Guilds or BTEC qualification, and become a qualified engineer. To foster loyalty and increase staff reten tion, European Springs & Pressings has

Many of the companies in the Lesjöfors group use apprenticeships as a strategic way to introduce, train and keep the most suitable staff. In the UK, European Springs & Pressings has on-boarded five new apprentices in an extensive programme. The five apprentices have begun the training that will launch them on their journey to becoming qualified engineers. Stuart McSheehy, MD of European Springs & Pressings, explained why the company has chosen apprenticeships in its recruitment process: “Apprentices and new workers are in increasingly high demand, as the manufacturing industry in the UK has been facing the largest skills shortage in over 30 years, and a drop in the number of fresh, young

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