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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT An Apprentice’s View Cameron Watts, Advanced Sales Apprentice, SBZ Corporation


The lubrication industry is a dynamic, innovative sector however the lack of young people studying STEM subjects is making companies think differently about how they recruit new talent.


To meet this challenge lubricant companies are implementing new initiatives to recruit and retain young people. Apprenticeship schemes, popular in Germany, are now becoming more commonplace across Europe. Schemes such as UKLA’s Young Employee of the Year award are also raising awareness.


Cameron Watts is employed by SBZ Corporation where 50% of its employees are under 30. Cameron shares his experience about why he believes taking on apprentices not only benefits the individual and the company, but the lubrication industry as a whole.


“Whilst studying at school I was offered two weeks work experience at SBZ’s head office. I had little prior knowledge of the industry or the company. My work experience was structured and involved me being shown the facilities and given tasks to complete in each department. It was very interesting for me to be in such a diverse environment. I had never seen a blending plant before and was surprised to see a laboratory really being used, not just for school lessons and experiments. I was extremely keen to learn more and my willingness to learn led Laurence Holder, CEO, to offer me the role of Sales Apprentice.


I joined SBZ Corporation in September 2017. After attending some industry events it was clear to me that the professionals who work within this industry have a wealth of experience. I was not surprised as in most mature industries there is a mixture of experience and young talent coming through, bringing innovation and fresh ideas.


Having worked alongside colleagues in each department, it was sales that interested me the most and I arranged to shadow the Sales Manager, Reggie Disley for two months. Here I learnt about


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the products and their diverse applications. I also enjoyed customer service and building relationships. I was then given my own responsibilities over time with support from the team, eventually I gained enough knowledge to manage my own accounts. Since then I have been offered the opportunity to complete a degree programme studying for Chartered Management which I can combine with work. To have the opportunity to gain work experience and learn new skills whilst studying for a respected qualification is very beneficial.


ent all I gained


Laurence Holder is a believer in having the right balance of experience and youth within an organisation. SBZ Corporation has a number of experienced professionals some of whom have been in the industry for over 30 years as well as younger personnel on apprenticeship schemes. The investment SBZ is making in me makes me feel valued and motivated and in turn I want to give my best. In my opinion the balance between youth and experience is crucial to the success of any business in the long term and certainly important for the future of the lubricants industry.”


LINK www.sbzcorporation.com


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