Made to feel like Champions the Apprentices enjoyed the thrill, excitement and glamour of F1 with full-motion racing simulators, whilst eating amazing food and networking with other MAN Apprentices, all in an electric atmosphere.
Glen Crompton, Customer Service Management Director, MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd, hosted the awards and commented: “These apprentices, whose magnificent achievements we are celebrating today, represent the future and lifeblood of our business. Everyone here has shown a high level of professionalism in the workplace and displayed model attitudes and behaviour traits.
"These awards help recognise the individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the apprentice program, continuously showing dedication, commitment, hard work and passion for the MAN brand. Every one of these highly valued young men and women will lead the drive to keep tomorrow's MAN Trucks, Vans and Buses out on the road and earning.”
The MAN Apprenticeship program helps develop young people for the network and assists in succession planning and MAN's future growth aspirations. The MAN Apprenticeship Program has seen over 300 apprentices graduate since 2017.
Poppy Butler, Early Careers Business Partner, MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd, co-hosted the awards, added, “The MAN Apprentice of the Year competition began in 2001 and there are currently over 160 apprentices training in the MAN network. The MAN Truck & Bus UK Apprenticeship programme is one of the largest in the commercial vehicle industry and continues to generate high-quality staff for the UK MAN dealer network.”
“Today, we see graduates from 2024 who have gone on to develop great careers with MAN Truck & Bus UK - many of our senior staff today began their careers as an apprentice.
Chosen from individual job categories, the finalists were nominated by managers, mentors, assessors and trainers based on their commitment, determination and ability to work as part of a team.
The five MAN Truck & Bus UK Apprentice of the Year winners were:
· Apprentice Champion 2024 - NextGen Team – Johanna Cooke, Archie Paskin, Ben Fraser
· Rising Star Award 2024 - Jake Smith – MAN Truck & Bus Manchester
· People Award 2024 - Jakub Dziubak – PCL West Thurrock
· Impact Award 2024 - Joseph Bee – MAN Nuneaton
· Customer Award 2024 - Byron Roberts – Pelican Engineering Ltd
Award category information.
Apprentice Champion - The Apprentice Champion of the Year Award is for any member of the MAN network who has truly championed apprenticeships throughout 2024.
Rising Star Award - The Rising Star Award is for current or past Apprentices who show enormous potential at the start of their career. Our Rising Star fully encompasses all our values and behaviours within MAN and supports the network to create WOW moments that make a true difference.
People Award - The People Award is for Apprentices current or past who have shown the ability to thrive as part of the MAN team/network. Working as a part of the team and becoming a happy and confident employee because of their efforts.
Impact Award - The Impact Award is for Apprentices current or past, who have shown passion within their apprenticeship role, taking thoughtful and responsible actions within the organisation/MAN Network.
Customer Award - The Customer Award is for Apprentices, current or past, who have delivered exceptionally for our customers. Going above and beyond to ensure customer needs are truly at the heart of their actions.