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FINALIST APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
Ready to dough
Awards finalist Daniel gets set for a new challenge at biscuit firm
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aniel Begg loves being able to get out on the road. It’s been one of the joys of his apprenticeship with Moray Council. But, he’s about to have a change of scene.
Sadly, it will mean less travelling, but it will open up new horizons and give him the chance to do new types of work.
Daniel, who lives in Lossiemouth, explained: “I’m leaving the Council to take up a new post with Walker’s Shortbread in Elgin. I’ll be a maintenance electrician, so it will be a totally different job to the one I’ve done up to now.” It’s another step forward for someone who admits he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do when he left school in 2015. It was only after attending a pre-apprentice course at Inverness College that he realised he wanted to be an electrician. Three months later, he landed an apprenticeship with Moray Council. He said: “When they offered me the place I grabbed it with both hands. I thought it would be a great place to start my career.” Daniel says the job has more than lived up to his expectations. “In the first two years there’s a steep learning
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curve and, even though I’ve been time served for a year, I realise there’s still lots to learn. You have to think on your feet and you need good people skills.” And he’s relished the chance to get out and about, adding:
“You spend a lot of time travelling. There’s a new destination every day and it’s always different.” Daniel’s also appreciated the support of a close team at the Council. He said: “There’s a good spread of ages and experience. The older guys know how everything works and they’re always ready to lend a hand.” Until now, most of Daniel’s work has been in a domestic
setting. However, he’s had the chance to do some maintenance tasks, which will stand him in good stead for his new role. “At my age it’s important to get as much experience as possible,” he said. Since he loves travelling the recent SELECT Awards in
Glasgow proved a great trip. He grinned: “I was delighted and surprised to be shortlisted. It was a fantastic night. I enjoyed the celebrations so much I left my finalist’s certificate behind. Luckily, it was posted to me afterwards!”
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