Travis Perkins Hire Manager Gains the Right Tools for Leadership

A hire manager at the leading UK builders’ merchant has proved it is never too late to learn after completing an apprenticeship in leadership skills.

Martin Carley-White, 50, is a Tool Hire Manager at Travis Perkins and he has recently finished his Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship, giving him all the tools for the job.

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.

Martin works at the Potters Bar Travis Perkins branch on Barnet Road, and he has always had a keen eye for personal development after he upskilled 15 years ago to get his HGV licence, allowing him to begin working for Travis Perkins as a HGV driver.

After 10 years behind the wheel, Martin became a tool hire fitter but, with the ambition of progressing to a leader within the team, he embarked upon the Level 3 apprenticeship to give him the skills to do so.

Speaking during National Apprenticeship Week, Martin said: “After spending almost 10 years driving HGVs, I was keen to get into a different part of the business, and moving to TP Hire felt like a good fit.

“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.

“Within that, I learnt a great deal about time management and different techniques to try and get the best out of the other people in the team, as well as myself.

“In my previous career before I started at Travis Perkins, I used to manage people and this course would have been so valuable for that career too.”

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.

“I am so grateful to Travis Perkins for giving me the opportunity to develop my skills and continue to push my career forward,” Martin continued. “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.”

Travis Perkins Hire has thousands of products available for trade and construction customers to source the right solution for every job, no matter how large or small.

The Hire offering can be found in Travis Perkins branches, allowing customers to get all their requirements under one roof. For more information, visit www.travisperkins.co.uk/tool-hire

Source : Travis Perkins 

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