You ’ re hired : How apprentice Kyle ’ s loyalty paid off with Husqvarna
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APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Stiller Warehousing and Distribution
FINALISTS
Husqvarna ’ s Kyle Bartle was presented with the Apprentice of the Year trophy by Matthew Stiller , of category sponsor Stiller Warehousing and Distribution .
You ’ re hired : How apprentice Kyle ’ s loyalty paid off with Husqvarna
When Kyle Bartle began a seasonal role with Husqvarna back in 2011 , little did he realise that he ’ d be an award-winner 13 years later .
But that ’ s exactly what ’ s happened after the 32-year-old line leader was named Apprentice of the Year .
After receiving his trophy from Matthew Stiller of category sponsor Stiller Warehousing and Distribution , Kyle recalled how he started at Husqvarna as a temporary worker .
“ I was unemployed , I needed a job so I went down to the Jobcentre and applied for a seasonal role ,” said Kyle .
“ They ’ ve been such a good company to me . I always went back and I appreciate that my loyalty to the company has been respected by them because they ’ ve been very loyal to me too .”
Kyle , who started off as an operator before progressing to repair person and now line leader , having been awarded his permanent contract in 2019 , said : “ From day one it ’ s been an amazing company to work for .
“ I ’ ve gained respect from my peers and I ’ ve tried to push myself and work as hard as I can there to make myself go further and further . “ It ’ s a very enjoyable job – learning the ropes from different line leaders and learning stuff in my apprenticeship .
“ My peers have been absolutely amazing with me . They ’ ve helped develop my growth in the company and now , as a line leader , hopefully I can do the same for others .
“ I ’ d love to help people get onto bigger and better things and help them develop their skills . We all start from somewhere and I ’ m proof of that .”
LIAM FISHER ( DANESMOOR GROUP ) Liam Fisher has a strong work ethic – as well working full-time , he also volunteers at the British Red Cross charity shop in Newton Aycliffe on a Saturday .
Liam successfully builds relationships with his colleagues at all levels to build his knowledge base .
Danesmoor bosses say Liam is reliable , dedicated , loyal and displays great integrity .
His dedication to both learning and creating proactive and reactive IT solutions is admirable .
Most importantly , his positivity is infectious . Colleagues say he is a pleasure to work alongside .
ABI SAYER ( BTS FACADES & FABRICATIONS ) Intelligent and enthusiastic , Abi has already developed into an important part of the BTS project co-ordination team , looking after Caxton Facades , who are expected to be the firm ’ s biggest customer over the next 12 months .
Abi has brought a new dynamic to the team and works well with all levels across the organisation .
BTS director Marcia Atkinson says Abi has a very bright future and she looks forward to watching her complete the course and progress with her career at BTS .
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