Anthony
Anthony's Story
(Light Vehicle Technician)
"The support I have received from Martec training in finding me the job and also from my assessor has been excellent. I would recommend this route to anyone wanting a job as a mechanic as it allows you to really get stuck in, gain hands on experience and earn a wage at the same time!"
Anthony Finney is employed at AC Autos in Maybank, Newcastle under Lyme and is working towards his Light Vehicle Technician Intermediate Level Apprenticeship through Martec training.
Having grown up with cars, observing and helping family members to fix theirs, Anthony knew from a young age that his dream for the future is to someday own his own garage. With this in mind, in Year 11, Anthony spoke to his school Connexion's PA who sign posted him to Martec training.
Anthony came into Martec training having found his own garage placement, unfortunately this fell through but within a few weeks Martec training found another garage that was keen to interview Anthony for a possible vacancy. The interview was a success, as was his trial period and he was offered the job as an Apprentice Technician.
Anthony's duties involve MOT testing, servicing, helping other staff on jobs and doing his own jobs under supervision, but is becoming more independent every day.
Anthony aims to move onto his Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the near future so he can then become a qualified technician and MOT tester.
Managing Director of AC Autos, Chris:
"Anthony is a very keen and hard working young man who has come on in leaps and bounds since we set him on over 12 months ago. He has the right attitude to succeed as a Technician and is becoming a valuable team member. My company has always been a big believer that an Apprenticeship is, without a doubt, the best route to gain the right skills to become a qualified technician. Two of AC Auto's current employees started off as Martec Apprentices and have now been with us for over 15 years, so we are confident that on the job training alongside day release for the underpinning knowledge at Martec training really does work!"
