Sean John

Job title: Apprentice Electrician, Estates.

Favourite thing about Warwick: "It’s a lovely place to work, with lots of interesting buildings across campus. I get to meet so many tradespeople from different walks of life, who are happy to pass on their knowledge to me."

Favourite thing about the role: "I like the fact that it's a mixture of practical and academic."

An apprentice award-winner: "I was entered into the CIBSE Apprentice of the Year Award, and earlier this month I was awarded third place!

One of the projects I’m most proud of is installing industrial racking to carry cables for WMG, which led to the smooth functioning of machinery and equipment worth over £1 million. You can find out more about my work in this video."

Ben Kelly

Job title: Apprentice Painter Decorator, Estates.

Average day for Ben: "An average day for me might involve helping to refurbish student accommodation, to keep it looking good as new."

A recent achievement: "I wanted to improve my ‘cutting in’ when painting, which is the art of drawing a straight line separating two colours using only a paintbrush – no masking tape or other equipment.

I took part in a training session arranged by Phil Heritage, who’s the Training and CPD Officer for Estates, and my cutting skills improved significantly – so much so that I was then entered into a Skillbuilders competition, where I had to prove them!

There were 14 entrants to Skillbuilders, and I was one of only six who fully completed the task.

I’m now more driven and thorough in what I do, and my new skills mean I’m trusted to go out onto site solo to complete tasks and projects."

Evan Underwood

Job title: Apprentice Gardener / Groundsperson, Estates.

Evan's job involves: "Lots - I spend time cutting turf, spreading fertiliser, painting sports pitch lines, and ground levelling."

Favourite thing about Warwick: "There's always lots to do with a campus this big!"

Apprentice of the Year nomination: "I passed my NPTC tractor assessment on my first attempt, which is a really rare achievement.

Because my team was so impressed with my work, I was put forward for the City of Coventry’s Freeman Guild Apprentice of the Year award. Although I didn't win this time, Warwick's Beth Russell was presented with the award - and Warwick was named Apprentice Employer of the Year.

Now, as I prepare for end-point assessment and my apprenticeship comes to an end, I’m taking part in a Pa1 Pa6 spraying course, which provides thorough training in the safe use and operation of pesticide equipment."