Apprentice Diaries – Jack Keane
Jack Keane, is another apprentice working at Moortown who is half way through his course as a Trainee Site Engineer. This involves 4 years of education whilst working full time on site, and doing one day a week at is at the Leeds College of Building.
Read on to hear Jack’s thoughts!
Why did you choose this vocation?
“I was looking at careers whilst still at sixth form and liked the sound of going into construction. Most of my family have taken a similar route and it appealed to me too. I like to be involved in work that keeps you on your feet, being out and about on site and hands on learning works really well for me.”
“I enjoy learning about the processes required to build. It’s challenging and rewarding.”
What has it been like working at Moortown Group?
“I joined in August 2019, and have been fortunate to work on a diverse range of projects such as Yorkshire Evening Post, CAMHS Hospital and several primary schools. I have liked the variety very much.”
“It’s been a very enjoyable experience so far, getting to learn a trade whilst earning and putting it into practice. My responsibilities have increased over time, getting into a routine, more decision making and feeling more confident overall.
What skills have you learnt?
- CAD – spending a couple of days setting up the model and being taught how to read models.
- Cut and fills – carrying out surveys
- Setting out – marking the foundations with spray, picking lines and using lasers.
- Record keeping – maintaining concrete records and drainage.
What are your future aspirations?
“I’m looking forward to becoming a fully qualified engineer and continuing to work in groundworks. I want to learn as much as possible and maybe do a further qualification such as a HND. I’m really pleased I recently passed my supervisor course, I’ve been lucky to work in a place like this, with such a good team of people around me showing me the ropes.”
We look forward to following up on Jack’s progress on his apprenticeship journey.