HWL Trade Frames has recruited 17-year-old Elliot Collinson as its latest apprentice. Elliot is studying towards a level three maintenance and operations technicians apprenticeship, and had previously completed an engineering course at Leeds City College before joining the specialist trade manufacturer.
Elliot said: “It was always my aim to study for an apprenticeship when I left school but, unfortunately for me, that happened to coincide with Covid-19 and the national lockdown. I didn’t want to waste a year, so I decided to learn as much as I could by enrolling at college. I’ve been able to transfer the knowledge and skills that I gained during that time into my apprenticeship with HWL.”
Supplying a complete package of heritage and flush products, HWL’s range includes its innovative non-glass-bonded Timberweld R9. Developed to offer significant savings to installers over glass-bonded R9 windows, due to reduced weight and ease of handling, HWL’s pioneering R9 casement can now be matched with the fabricator’s new, open-in Timberweld door.
These are offered alongside HWL’s latest 70mm Timberweld Kommerling flush sash. The fabricator claims that it is leading the way in the application of the patented 90º mechanical joint on the new system, as well as the Sheerline Prestige flush style aluminium window from Garnalex.
Phil Gray, HWL’s operations director, said: “Elliot is an exceptionally personable young man. During the interview stage, we were particularly impressed with his knowledge of cad, and of procedures such as planned preventative maintenance and total productive maintenance.
“He was also able to demonstrate a very strong understanding of health and safety applications, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, and Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. While this helped to assure us that he would have the confidence and maturity to work safely and effectively on a busy factory floor, it was his energy and desire to follow his chosen career path that really helped him to secure his apprenticeship position with us.”
Graham Howatson, HWL’s director, concluded: “We’re delighted to welcome Elliot to HWL. He has already impressed us with his enthusiasm, talent and desire to learn – he has very promising career ahead of him.”
HWL Trade Frames is expanding its apprenticeship programme and is currently looking for an apprentice infrastructure technician and a digital marketing apprentice to join its team. For more information, email sales@hwlwindows.co.uk call 0113 244 9006 or visit www.hwlwindows.co.uk.
