In September 2024, with the support and assistance of Sunderland College, we were able to employ two new Apprentices to join our team at Sunderland. Jamie Grant and Connor Sloan both hail from Sunderland and have joined the company as Engineering Technician Apprentices.
As apprentices, both Jamie and Connor are undergoing a comprehensive training program, attending Sunderland College on a weekly basis, and at Pallion working closely with experienced mentors to develop the skills needed for a successful career in the paint coating industry. Pipeline Protection are dedicated to nurturing their young talent, and determined that they will go on to secure full-time roles within the company.
Roger MacDonald (Company Director) said “Employing Jamie and Connor has been such a positive experience from our perspective. They are both very hard working and committed to their roles, showing a great enthusiasm to learn Their positive attitude has meant that they are already an integral part of the team. As a company we are in a growth stage, and it has been invaluable to us to have been able to employ them and be able to train them to our specific needs.”
(Jamie Grant (L) and Connor Sloan (R), pictured with Company Director Roger MacDonald)
Connor has stated “This Apprenticeship is exactly the opportunity I was looking for – I feel like it is giving me the foundations for a long term career in this industry”, whilst Jamie has said “I feel involved with every aspect of the business and this is motivating me to work hard. This Apprenticeship is exactly what I wanted, and is providing me with the better long term opportunities that I hoped for when I joined the company.”
The addition of Jamie and Connor to the team underscores Pipeline Protection’s commitment to investing in the future of the workforce and supporting the development of young professionals in our industry.