Ad
Friday, September 5, 2025
19.1 C
London

The Voice of Scaffolding Since 2008  U.K. Edition

00Days
00Hours
00Mins
00Secs

Scaffolder from Liverpool is Inspirational Apprentice of the Year

- Advertisement -

Liverpool Scaffolder wins Inspirational Apprentice of the Year at the CITB Apprenticeship Awards 2019

Kenny Sandison, a 21-year-old scaffolder from Liverpool, was named Inspirational Apprentice of the Year at the 2019 Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Apprenticeship Awards for his natural ability in scaffolding and attitude to work. 

The CITB Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the achievements of apprentices and employers across the UK for their commitment and dedication to construction. 

The winners were presented with their awards at a ceremony hosted by broadcaster and property entrepreneur, Sarah Beeny. The ceremony took place at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London (7 November).

Kenny started his apprenticeship with no formal qualifications from school, but with a passion to follow his dad’s footsteps to become a scaffolder. Kenny completed his level 2 in scaffolding and was taken on as permanent by Taylor Wimpey after his apprenticeship with them. He now has more responsibility on site and can supervise others. He has recently started mentoring new apprentices at the company. 

Kenny said: “I am so pleased and at the same time shocked to win this award. My apprenticeship was a great experience and I would fully recommend it as a route to a brilliant career because, you get the balance of learning and practical experience. I’d like to thank Taylor Wimpey and Simian Skill as they supported me all the way in my apprenticeship”.

Nici Milner, Apprenticeship Officer at CITB, added: “I am so pleased to see the person Kenny has become. He has achieved through adversity and proved himself to everyone, but most importantly to himself. His employer saw qualities in him that others were distracted by. They invested in him which helped him realise how much he is valued there. He was always respectful and polite in our meetings and he was a joy to work with. I am so proud of Kenny, he is extremely deserving of this award.”

Kevin Mcloughlin, CITB board member and founder and Managing Director of Mcloughlin Decorating, concluded: “Congratulations to Kenny, a clearly dedicated apprentice – it’s great to recognise his hard work. Apprenticeships provide a fast track route into the construction industry. With so many rewarding careers opportunities in construction there is something out there for everyone. I wish Kenny all the best in his career in construction.”

- Advertisement -
Scaffmag Newsdesk
Scaffmag Newsdeskhttps://www.scaffmag.com
The staff at ScaffMag.com the leading scaffolding site for a digital generation.

Popular Categories

Most Read

Major shake-up in scaffolding training governance announced

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has unveiled...

Game changing UK-First in Scaffolding Innovation under the Forth Road Bridge 

Layher pioneers its advanced cantilever technique with Hardrock Scaffolding...

Shaun Ryder tipped as VIP guest at ScaffEx25 awards

Musician Shaun Ryder is rumoured to be among the...

Layher UK set to unveil show-stopping ScaffEx25 stand in exclusive preview 

Scaffmag has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Layher...

Leaked Drone Footage Shows Giant ScaffEx Screen Over Manchester

Leaked drone footage has revealed a giant video screen...

Related Articles

Scaffolder’s Epic Munro Challenge Captured in BBC Documentary

Scotland — A Scottish scaffolder has captured national attention after the BBC aired a documentary following his extraordinary eight-year mission to descend all 282 of Scotland’s Munros — with his mountain bike. Sean Green,...
- Advertisements -

Latest Topics

Leach’s partners with DeWalt to launch tools tailored for scaffolders

Leach’s has announced a new partnership with power tool...

Major shake-up in scaffolding training governance announced

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has unveiled...

Layher UK set to unveil show-stopping ScaffEx25 stand in exclusive preview 

Scaffmag has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Layher...
- Advertisement -