Outstanding apprentices recognised at Crossrail’s fifth apprentice awards

Apprentices have been celebrated at Crossrail’s annual awards, with Crossrail surpassing apprenticeship target.

Crossrail celebrated apprenticeships last week, naming Crossrail’s Apprentice of the Year, Ben Cox, for his unwavering enthusiasm and total commitment to quality assurance and safety, describing him as an “inspiration to the whole team”.

Ben Cox said: “I’m surprised and very grateful to have been given this award – there are a huge number of people I work with every day who all deserve to be recognised for their passion and hard work. I applied for an apprenticeship on the project thanks to advice from my brother and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’m just starting out on my career, but already enjoying learning new skills and building my experience. I’d encourage anyone thinking about an apprenticeship to go for it.”

Other awards included:

• Integrity award – Alicia Harfield, Infrastructure apprentice, Whitechapel station: With a real understanding of quality assurance, Alicia has been recognised by clients and co-workers as a role model, resolving any situation that comes her way with confidence and ease.

• Respect award – Daisy Hudson, Business Apprentice Level 3, Systemwide: Despite not having previous experience, Daisy has embraced her role with enthusiasm and dedication, and consistently demonstrates a respectful attitude and a dedication to customer service.

• Inspiration award – Jamie Ashman, Infrastructure Apprentice Level 3, Liverpool Street station: A diligent young engineer who delivers complex tasks with enthusiasm and integrity, Jamie has grown into a consummate professional who is always keen to learn and offer assistance to others.

• Collaboration award – Jessica Kirby, Business Apprentice, Systemwide: A young apprentice who has grown in her role to successfully manage multi-million pound projects with professionalism, openness and engagement with others.

Sir Terry Morgan, Crossrail Chairman, said: “Apprenticeships and investment in skills and training are essential, not just to the delivery of Crossrail but also the next generation of UK infrastructure projects. We have now created over 650 apprenticeships on Crossrail, surpassing our original target of 400. I am continually impressed by the drive and commitment of our apprentices and I would like to congratulate each of them on their fantastic achievements.”

There are now over 657 apprenticeships created on the Crossrail project, which beats the original target of 400. Since April 2009, Crossrail, Transport for London, London Transport Museum and their supply chains have created over 7,600 apprenticeships.

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