Leyland Trucks welcomes 25 new apprentices to the team

The commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing company Leyland Trucks chose the apprentices after a selection process earlier this year.

The successful candidates will join various departments within the organisation.

This includes 10 assembly operative apprentices, nine automotive engineers, two project managers, one business administration apprentice, and one facilities and maintenance apprentice.

Additionally, two design engineering apprentices will work on innovations for diesel and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Zain Hussain, 22-year-old automotive engineer apprentice (Image: Supplied)

Zain Hussain, a 22-year-old automotive engineer apprentice, said: "Starting an apprenticeship at Leyland Trucks felt like the perfect next step for me.

"The company is great at encouraging people to keep pushing themselves and growing, which is something I've always aimed for.

"Seeing so many managers and leaders who began their careers as apprentices is really motivating – it shows just how much potential there is here.

"The opportunities are endless, and I’m eager to continue learning, exploring different areas of the business, and gaining more qualifications along the way."

This year’s cohort spans various key areas within the company (Image: Supplied)

The company is proud of its 'strong legacy' of developing local talent, with past apprentices advancing to managerial roles within the company or taking their skills abroad.

Leyland Trucks partners with educational institutions, including Preston College and UCLan, to equip its apprentices with qualifications.

Maria Rogers, learning and development manager at Leyland Trucks, said: "We were incredibly impressed by the calibre and diversity of this year’s applicants, and we’re thrilled to welcome 25 talented individuals into our apprenticeship programme.

"We invest heavily in our apprentices because we believe in their potential."