Tom
Tom's Story
(Vehicle Fitting)
"I really enjoy my work, its definitely what I have always wanted to do and would rather be more hands on doing an apprenticeship than go to college learning a lot of theory, I feel I learn much better this way. I think to be a good Vehicle Fitter you need to have a lot of patience yet be able to work at a pretty fast pace and you need to be polite and friendly as you may be dealing with a lot of customers."
Tom Sherwin came into Martec training 6 months before he left school in 2009, keen to find out more about getting a career in the Motor Trade due to his passion for cars. He loved his Motor Cross and was always interested in trying to rebuild them when they broke down.
Tom commenced on our e2e VRQ Level 1 in Motor Mechanics course when he left school in the summer, and soon found work experience at a local Fast Fit centre. After several months due to Tom showing a keen, enthusiastic attitude he was set on as a Vehicle Fitting Apprentice and is now currently employed and working towards his Intermediate Level Apprenticeship at North Staffs Tyre & Battery.
His tasks are varied and involve tyre fitting, puncture repairs, fitting brake pads and shock absorbers, servicing, re racking stock, signing for deliveries, greeting customers and much more besides.
Tom has really progressed in his role and feels that the good training and support from both Martec training and North Staffs Tyre & Battery is really setting him in stead for a successful career in the motor trade.
