Brett’s job boost is thanks to Lowlife
A MANUFACTURING firm has helped launch the career of a graduate by giving him paid work experience.
Brett Turner, who has a postgraduate in industrial digitalisation from Manchester Metropolitan University, completed a 480 hour internship at Lowlife Products, on Park Grove, Macclesfield.
It was part of the Made Smarter programme and with his 3D printing expertise Brett was matched with Lowlife, who make elevating roofs and furniture for leisure vehicles.
His internship, which paid £5,760, helped him find a full-time job one it was completed.
Brett said: “The internship experience was incredibly valuable simply because I had the chance to see how a manufacturing small/medium enterprise (SME) works from the inside.
“Up until the end of my master’s degree, everything had been theoretical.
“I’d never had the opportunity to go out on-site and see how things were run in real life. It provided invaluable insight.
“My digital technology internship placement through Made Smarter proved to be a crucial stepping-stone into employment for me. I honestly wouldn’t be where I am today without it.”
Andy Gosling, director of Lowlife Products, said: “Brett proved to be a valuable member of the team, offering his skills and support to the delivery
. of a technology project.
“While we were able to teach him a lot about the real practices of manufacturing and engineering, he was able to bring a fresh perspective.
”He showed great initiative during a project to manufacture components from moulds by using his contacts at the university to produce vital parts at a significantly lower cost. Those sort of contacts and savings are crucial to the business.”