Success stories
A selection of stories from people who started out as Apprentices in the lift and escalator industry and just kept going! These will give you a sense of the opportunities available for people with ambition. There’s no limit to where an Apprenticeship can take you.
Alicia’s Story
Alicia Griffith is 26 years old and is currently working through the 2nd year of her Apprenticeship, on the Elevator and Maintenance Pathway. After high school, she decided to carry out an Apprenticeship in Mechanical […]
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Courtney’s Story
Courtney Thompson is currently working through the 2nd year of her Apprenticeship. After trying Sports Science at college and deciding it wasn’t for her, she went out to work with her Dad doing Installations and […]
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Ethan’s Story
Ethan Quinn is 20 years old and is currently working through the 3rd year of his Apprenticeship. His initial pathway was on Service but he has recently switched to Modernisation and Repairs, which involves heavy […]
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Emma’s Story
Emma Trundle is 24 years old and works at Schindler as their first ever, female Apprentice. She is in her third year and has experience in both install and servicing. Find out more about her story!
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Ryan’s Story
Ryan became a Lift Apprentice with Schindler when he was 18 years old. He is a great example that it's okay to have a change of heart and pursue a career in a field that you enjoy more. Find out more about his story!
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Cameron’s Story
Cameron Sparkes is a 1st Year, Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice Lift Engineer for PIP Lift Service. Find out what a day in his life is like!
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Peter’s Story
Peter Halliwell became a Lift Apprentice when he was 23 years old. He is a great example that the lift industry has lots to offer and will welcome you even if you have moved on from your teenage years!
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Nadeem’s Story
This is Nadeem, he’s been in the industry for nearly 2 years and is a Trainee Lift Engineer. He decided to do an Apprenticeship because he’s a hands on type of guy who wanted to achieve more and not settle for less. Find out how he’s getting on…
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Danny’s story
Danny started his career with an Apprenticeship and is now Managing Director of his own company. He says he owes absolutely everything to his Apprenticeship and that the Lift Industry never stops giving. Want to know more about Danny’s career path?
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Charlene’s Story
Having taken the leap from administration into engineering, Charlene has taken everything in her stride, working through difficult patches to win Engineering Apprentice of the year. Charlene's future is looking bright and her careers aspirations are higher than ever.
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Dylan’s story
Dylan has always enjoyed engineering and decided to apply for an Apprenticeship to take advantage of being paid to learn more skills and work with experts. Now, 6 months in let's hear what he has to say...
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