WorkWise Apprenticeships
Finding the right career path can be challenging for young people. Questions about qualifications, training opportunities, apprenticeships and how to get a foot on the career ladder can often feel overwhelming.
To help answer those questions, Express FM has partnered with Mountjoy and City of Portsmouth College to launch Workwise - a podcast which helps young people, students, apprentices and job seekers explore careers, develop workplace skills and hear real stories from professionals across a wide range of industries .
WorkWise Apprenticeships
WorkWise Podcast Episode 6: Learning a Specialist Trade with Josh Gascoigne
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How do you go from delivering materials to training for a highly specialised engineering role?
In Episode 6 of the WorkWise Apprenticeship Podcast, Tim speaks to Josh Gascoigne about his journey into the construction and maintenance industry, the opportunities that can come from working hard, and what it's like to train in a specialist field.
Josh joined the business in August 2024 as a Materials Delivery Driver, helping to keep projects running smoothly by ensuring teams had the equipment and materials they needed. While this role gave him valuable experience and insight into the industry, Josh was keen to continue developing his skills and explore new opportunities.
His commitment and potential were recognised, leading to a promotion into the role of Door Entry, IRS and Auto Door Trainee. Josh is now undertaking an in-house traineeship with Mountjoy, following a structured training programme designed to develop both his technical knowledge and practical skills.
The traineeship is expected to take around two years and includes a variety of specialist training courses. During this time, Josh is learning how to install, maintain and repair systems that many people rely on every day, including door entry systems, integrated reception systems (IRS) and automatic doors.
In this episode, Josh talks about making the transition from driving to engineering, the challenges of learning a specialist trade, and the support available throughout his training. He also shares what a typical day looks like, the skills he is developing, and what excites him most about his future career.
Once he successfully completes the traineeship, Josh will qualify as a Door Entry, IRS and Auto Door Engineer, opening the door to a rewarding and highly skilled career.
If you're interested in technical careers, engineering, or learning through practical experience, Josh's story shows that there are many different routes into specialist industries and that career progression can come from opportunities you may not have initially expected.
Listen now to hear how Josh is building a future in engineering and discovering where his training could take him.
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