
Apprentice of the Year nominee – Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith has made such a good impression as the first apprentice with his employers, Rugeley-based Tailor Made Systems Ltd, that they have gone on to employ two more apprentices.
Taylor combines his role, which can involve travelling around the world, with a Digital Solutions Technology Apprenticeship at University of Staffordshire.
He has been nominated in Apprentice of the Year category of University of Staffordshire Business Awards by Work Based Education Officers Suzie Flint.
She said: “Taylor has done an amazing job of settling into his apprenticeship. Whilst working in various countries he has successfully adapted to the differing environments and cultures and managed the demands of his work/studies alongside this.
“Whilst working away he has been involved in training airfield technicians on the use of new products, including MALMS Trailer Services, use of their reporting dashboards and ensuring compliance to industry standards.
“When delivering this training he has often relied on an interpreter, so requiring excellent application of soft skills. His role also requires him to work on the runway during unsociable hours. This is just one aspect of his role.
“Taylor has also been involved in numerous projects that have had impact on the business. He has been involved in putting forward a business case for the use of new technologies and has been involved in identifying improvements that can be made within the business alongside possible solutions.
“Taylor shows enthusiasm and a real passion for the area he is working in. He has a strong work ethic, approaches all challenges with a positive attitude and shows a willingness to share his knowledge with other team members.”