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Travis Perkins Tool Hire manager Martin Carley-White, 50, has recently finished his Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship.
White works at the Potters Bar Travis Perkins branch on Barnet Road, having previously upskilled 15 years ago to get his HGV licence, allowing him to begin working for Travis Perkins as a HGV driver.
Travis Perkins Hire is committed to supporting the development of apprentices and investing in the next generation of skilled professionals. Over the last 12 months, 22 colleagues have either completed apprenticeships or have started them.
Six months into Martin’s apprenticeship, he was promoted to a managerial role where he oversees the daily operations of the tool hire department at the branch in Hertfordshire.
White commented: “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.
“I am so grateful to Travis Perkins for giving me the opportunity to develop my skills and continue to push my career forward, They were very encouraging throughout the process, allowing me time to complete my studies.
“I would encourage anyone to broaden their horizons and do what I did. You should never stop learning.”
