Lola was the first ever Apprentice at her branch when she started with Huws Gray in August 2024 in the Plumbing and Heating/Showroom.
Her role consisted of mainly counter sales, taking customer calls, goods in and scheduling/routing the delivery vehicle. Lola said: “I loved it from the first day!”
Even though it is a male-dominated industry, Lola feels at home working within the team and says: “We are like one big family. I haven’t noticed any issues whilst at work due to being the only female. I decided to do the apprenticeship as I thought doing hands-on training would be more beneficial for my career than learning in a classroom.”
Lola learns by watching and doing so the practical format of the apprenticeship is an effective way of picking up new skills. The apprenticeship has allowed Lola to build self-confidence and has given her stepping stones to further her career with Huws Gray: “Being in a great team and connecting with my colleagues and customers has been fun.”
