Growing fabrics firm to take on new trainees
A FABRICS firm is planning to take on three more apprentices.
It comes two years after Kingsway-based Edmund Bell employed its first-ever apprentice Rachael Clegg, from Littleborough.
The 18-year-old joined the firm, fabrics, which supplies workroom accessories and technical support to designers and contractors in the commercial, institutional and domestic sectors straight from school as an apprentice purchasing assistant - and has made such a success of the role the company is now expanding its apprentice team.
Julie Griffiths, Edmund Bell’s supply chain director, said “Rachael has settled into the
Edmund Bell team really well. She is keen to learn and has shown great enthusiasm in the role. She has recently progressed onto her Advanced Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. We are looking to expand Rachael’s role in the near future recognising what she has already achieved in such a short time.
“We’re now looking to take this to the next level and are planning the appointment of further apprentices into our recruitment plan.”
Rachael said: “Deciding to do an apprenticeship was the best decision I have ever made.
“Apprenticeships are hands on, giving me the opportunity to get lots of different experiences.
“The team at Edmund Bell are friendly, helpful and are always there to support me.
“My apprenticeship allowed me to gain confidence and helped me to develop a greater understanding of businesses and has given me greater responsibility within the company.
“I would recommend apprenticeships to anyone who wants experience, training, while getting paid.”
Joy Young, a tutor at Rochdale Training, which helped set up Rachel’s apprenticeship said: “Rachael has completed some excellent work for her Apprenticeship which goes above and beyond the quality and quantity of what is and was required.
“When completing observations on Rachael it is apparent that she really enjoys her job and has learnt so much and taken on a lot of responsibility since starting at Edmund Bell.
“It is a pleasure to be Rachael’s assessor.”