FTA engineering apprentices begin work

The Freight Transport Association have announced the first FTA Gist engineer apprentices have now begun their apprenticeship programme.

The three successful applicants will see their training encompass every aspect of engineering whilst working at Gist depots throughout the country. They will also work onsite with the FTA engineering team during their four year course.

The programme will also allow the apprentices to work with FTA’s Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) engineers in an effort to develop the skills and knowledge required to be FTA engineers of the future.

The FTA Gist apprentice programme provides would-be engineers of the future with the opportunities and experience they require to begin their careers in logistics without the need for a university education. The apprentices will be fully supported by a buddy and mentor and given responsibility in their role.

FTA Director of Operations, June Powell, said: “We are delighted to welcome the very first FTA Gist engineer apprentices.  Their four years of learning offers them the combined opportunity of working with Gist in their depots in a professional environment and learning from our own team of engineers enabling them to develop the knowledge and skills to become FTA engineers of the future.

“Through this fantastic apprenticeship scheme, FTA is able to ‘give something back’ to the industry, and believes that this scheme will help encourage other young people to enter a career in logistics.”

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