Investing in the next generation of lubricant professionals In September 2015 four sixth-form


students began their UKLA/Arkwright scholarship programme with three UKLA member companies; RS Clare, Houghton, and Morris Lubricants. We caught up with one company over the summer to see how they were progressing with the programme.


RS Clare is a specialist manufacturer of greases, road markings and anti skid surfacing. This Merseyside-based company was established in 1748 making it the longest established company manufacturing lubricants in the UK. Daniel Mottram, Engineering manager at RS Clare gives his thoughts on the programme. ‘Whilst I was aware of the Arkwright scheme and its focus on only the very best and brightest calibre of students, I have been impressed with the capability and maturity of our scholar.’


The Arkwright Scholarship scheme, offered in conjunction with UKLA, sponsors students aged 16-18 years over a two year scholarship programme that runs alongside their school-based A level studies, and will include access to work experience, information, advice and support specifically tailored to the lubricants sector. The aim is to ensure that very high-potential sixth form students stay on the engineering path and into relevant degrees or higher-level apprenticeships.


‘Our scholar Ella is outstanding academically’, Daniel says, ‘but was seeking assistance in selecting a stream of engineering that would fulfil all of her career aspirations. RS Clare’s unique position being able to offer various roles for qualified engineers from electrical and mechanical engineering, design through to technical sales meant that we have been able to expose her to a variety of career paths utilising a degree in engineering.’


Benefits of the Arkwright Scholarship scheme to participating member companies include: an opportunity to showcase the breadth of your engineering careers in your organisation to your specific scholars and their schools; access to an outstanding pipeline of engineering talent – over 750 current sixth form Scholars and over 3,400 Scholarship alumni (many of who are still in their undergraduate years at university or going through higher apprentice training); the option to build the management & communication skills of your employees through mentoring of scholars and helping Arkwright to interview new candidates each year; and providing great Corporate Social Responsibility & PR opportunities.


Daniel continues ‘one of the main learning experiences for Ella has been to show her that a degree in engineering


IMCD and UKLA are delighted to introduce the


IMCD Technology Innovation Excellence Award


Recognising innovation excellence in the lubricant sector


This award recognises excellence in the development, design or application of new technology within a product, process or system that has a demonstrable and measurable impact upon customer experience and organisational performance over the previous year. The award is aimed at UKLA member companies including base oil providers, additive companies, blenders, marketers and support service organisations. The award will be judged against four key criteria:


| Innovation | Measurable success | | Sustainability | Customer satisfaction |


Entries are now invited:


Entries must be received by the UKLA Secretariat by Friday 30th September 2016. Any entries not received by this date will not be considered. For more information and to submit your entry visit www.ukla.org.uk/ukla-annual-dinner/


is a stepping stone into a wide variety of careers that may not be immediately evident. We have demonstrated to her the value of a degree in engineering is not only the specialty she selects but the analytical skills, trouble shooting mindset and a methodical and structured approach to problem solving.’


Looking ahead Daniel says’ if another scholar was placed with RS Clare I would put together a framework for the year, including a small amount of paid work experience which would include some hands on engineering alongside a small task or project.’


‘Being part of the Arkwright scheme has shown me firsthand the need for industry professionals to educate and enthuse the next generation into careers within engineering and technical disciplines. I would welcome the opportunity to be part of this scheme in the future.’


To express an interest in the Arkwright scholarship programme contact UKLA on 01442 875922, email secretariat@ukla.org.uk, or visit www.ukla.org.uk/arkwright- apprenticeship-programme/.


LINK www.ukla.org.uk


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