Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has enlisted eight new apprentices to its programme.
The group are undertaking roles in sewing machinery, joinery, and painting and decorating.
Rosie Sexton, people and engagement lead at Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management said: “At NHFM we’re really passionate about the importance of learning and building foundation skills that people can use throughout their career. The work we do is so important and people rely on us every day to deliver essential services.
"Usually, we take on two-three new apprentices per year, so this a great development to have eight. I’m very excited to see the positive impact our new apprentices will have on NHFM and supporting the individuals in their new careers.”
Among the fresh cohort is Sophie Wilson, embarking a painting and decorating apprenticeship.
She said: “I chose this apprenticeship as I wanted to learn a trade with a company that makes a difference. It is a great opportunity to expand my learning and enhance my skills in a new career.”
NHFM, established in 2012, is one of the largest and most successful Facilities Management companies that is wholly owned by the NHS in the UK.
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