Apprentice Diaries: Joe Farrell
Our second apprentice spotlight is on Joe Farrell, studying Civil Engineering and Construction Management at the Leeds College of Building as a Trainee Engineer. This involves 3 years of education whilst working full time on site.
Read on to hear Joe’s thoughts!
Why did you choose this vocation?
“I already had an interest in construction from various family influences, such as my Uncle who has been a Groundworker for 19 years at Moortown Group. I was introduced to the company, and began a summer job which led to an apprenticeship“.
“The industry seems to be abundant with engineering opportunities and I liked the prospect of being part of that world and having an exciting career path. I want to earn whilst I learn, and acquire lots of good practical experience along the way”.
What has it been like working at Moortown Group?
“I joined Moortown Group in June 2021, and have been fortunate enough to work on two brilliant projects so far, the first being a Distribution Centre at South Elmsall and the other is at Aire Park in Leeds. I have enjoyed having responsibility and learning some leadership skills from others and feeling part of a team. It’s a friendly and supportive environment to work in, and I feel I can approach anyone for guidance”.
What skills have you learnt?
- Working with equipment including total stations and laser levels
- Taking on roles of high responsibility
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
What are your future aspirations?
“I’d like to keep working hard and learn as much as I can within the industry and to have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, and hopefully have a long and prosperous career with Moortown Group like my Uncle”.
We look forward to following up on Joe’s progress on his apprenticeship journey.