Employee-owned campervan converter Jerba Campervans has welcomed its newest employee to the team as Jake Haynes becomes the latest to complete the apprentice scheme and secure a permanent role with the company.
The teenage car enthusiast embarked on a four-year trainee programme at Jerba Campervans after leaving school in May last year. Since then, he has spent his time getting hands-on experience in campervan conversion at the Scottish firm.
The 17-year-old commented on his new adventure:
“Securing the apprenticeship role at Jerba really was a dream come true for me. I have a fascination with cars and as a keen mountain biker, I have even attempted to rework my own bikes – getting this experience with Jerba will help me further improve my capabilities in manufacturing.
“I have loved my time at the company so far – improving my practical skills has not only helped me understand how various pieces of equipment and machinery work, but this experience has also helped me be more efficient and organised at home. Something that my parents are very thankful for!”
Jerba’s renowned apprenticeship scheme is just one of the company’s unique perks as it focuses on investment in the workforce. Additional benefits include full sick pay, staff training courses, tax-free bonus, equal profit share and an employee-owned campervan for staff to embark on their own motorhome adventures.
Alan Winter, operations director at Jerba Campervans, commented on their newest recruit:
“Jake slotted into the team perfectly and he has already improved so much in the short time he has been here; which is mightily impressive for someone so young.
“Every single one of the apprentices that have embarked on our four-year traineeship has stayed with the company and worked their way up, and we are positive that Jake will be no different.
“Everyone at the firm is given equal prospects and with a number of exciting plans in the pipeline, such as our imminent workshop expansion, it’s a great time to get more youngsters involved from the get-go.”
Launched in 2006, Jerba Campervans specialises in the conversion and customisation of Volkswagen Transporter vans for touring enthusiasts who want to explore all that the great outdoors has to offer.
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