This recognition is a testament to Aron’s hard work, dedication, and skill in his apprenticeship journey. The quality of the installations on display at the event was impressive, and we are incredibly proud of the progress Aron has made.

A huge thank you to everyone at Fife College, as well as the generous supporters like Megger and Dewalt, for making this event such a memorable one. Events like these are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the hard work of apprentices and highlight the strong partnerships between employers, training providers, and the industry.  We’re excited to see Aron continue to grow in his career, and we look forward to his future achievements!

A new metered service was connected to the existing distribution network to supply mains water to the kitchen area and outside tap at the Community Garden’s Portakabin. This provided hot and cold water to the Portakabin’s kitchen sink and an outside tap so the group could water their plants and vegetables.

The runners, pictured opposite, L-R were: Alan Hiddleston, Scott Urquhart, Lynn Harley, Martin Abercromby and Greg Eusebi.

Well done to the team in smashing their fundraising target, raising funds for PLUS – a charity that supports young people with all different kinds of disabilities, giving them the chance to partake in group activities and clubs when it can sometimes be difficult to find somewhere they fit in and are accepted.

Donations can still be made at the following link:

https://app.goodhub.com/festeamedinburghmarathon2024

The team won through the initial round robin stage to qualify for the Champions league knockouts, going on to win the overall event for the second year in a row.

The full team from FES Group was Alan Joyce, Ryan Brown, Martin Abercromby, Chris Lamont, Paul Allum, Grant Anderson, Chris Blair, James Finlay and Declan Wood.

Chris Lamont earned the coveted trophy for player of the match, in the final, chosen by ambassador, Kenny Miller. His exceptional performance played a pivotal role in guiding the team to victory and securing the prestigious Champions League title. Goalkeeper, Alan Joyce, also conceded just 7 goals throughout the day, including a crucial penalty save in the quarter finals, picking up the Golden Glove award for his efforts.

However, the crowning achievement of the day was the team winning a charity donation of £2,200. This will be split 50/50 between Spifox (raising money for children’s charities in Scotland) and Marie Curie cancer care.

Grandpa Craig Foley started with FES Group back in 2001 and is currently working on the Moda site as a Grade 1 foreman. Craig’s two sons, Joe and Don are also working on site. Joe Foley is a Project Manager and Don Foley is a site agent. Both Joe and Don did their electrical apprenticeships with FES. Don’s son, Tyler Foley, is now a second-year electrical apprentice.

FES Group prides itself on maintaining strong family values, with a commitment to, wherever possible, promoting and developing talent from within the company.

Steven Laird, Operations Director said:

“As a family-run business, our values and ethos on how we treat our people are at the core of everything we do. I myself started as an apprentice with FES.  I’m delighted to have three generations of the Foley family working on the Moda site.  Craig leads by example and has instilled an ‘old school’ work ethic in his family who are all hardworking, honest and reliable members of the team.”

Girls, come along to our FREE information event on Wednesday 6th March for Women in Construction to find out more about career opportunities with FES Group.

You may not realise that there are lots of different career options within the construction industry so we will have female personnel from a variety of areas on hand for you to find out more. You can hear directly from women employed in various aspects of construction and will have the opportunity to ask any questions on a one-to-one basis.

You will have access to personalised advice and guidance on apprenticeship opportunities that are available within FES Group and how you can apply for them.

FES Group offers Modern Apprenticeships across various trades (including electrical, heating engineering and plumbing) and also Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities for those wishing to study for an undergraduate degree alongside work and earning a salary.

Our apprenticeship opportunities combine work and study for young people aged 16 and over. They are designed to actively encourage new recruits into the construction industry, helping to close the skills gap and developing a skilled workforce for the future.

If you would like to find out more, please come along. If you would like to come along with a parent/ carer or a friend, please feel free to do so.

6th March 2024

6-8pm

Where:

FES Training Centre

Unit 7, Crest Business Centre

2 Glentye Road

Broadleys Industrial Estate

Stirling

FK7 7LH

Register Today!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-into-construction-information-evening-tickets-820015296827?aff=oddtdtcreator