Apprentices’ skills aid NSPCC appeal
A TEAM of 36 apprentices have combined their engineering skills to build a unique machine which is set to raise thousands of pounds for charity.
The group has made a cutting-edge JCB 525-60E electric Loadall from scratch which will be auctioned off in aid of the company’s Platinum Jubilee NSPCC Appeal.
And the machine has been given a distinctive look thanks to 20 pupils from two schools, whose handprints have been incorporated into in a special vinyl wrap on the bonnet.
JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford said: “JCB is extremely proud of its long-standing support of the NSPCC; it’s a charity which is very close to my family’s heart.
“Every child deserves to grow up in a loving and caring environment and that is something JCB and its employees have been fighting for over the past 36 years through our support of the NSPCC.
“I am delighted to see so many of our apprentices working together on this wonderful project. Drawing on their individual talents, our apprentices have demonstrated the very best of what JCB represents – teamwork, a commitment to quality and striving for excellence.”
An NSPCC spokesperson said: “This project has been fantastic! It has truly highlighted the great partnership we have with JCB across Stoke & Staffordshire. We’d like to thank JCB for its terrific support during this project and throughout the jubilee appeal.”
The team also built an electric power pack, which provides on-site charging for JCB’S range of electric machines. This will also be auctioned for the appeal.