Lothian has welcomed a new group of first-year intakes for its Engineering Apprentice training programme.
Eight new recruits have begun the Edinburgh operator’s four-year training course, which the company says shows its investment in developing home-grown talent.
The trainees will be guided in all aspects of coach and bus maintenance and repair, including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.
Colin Barnes, Lothian’s Engineering Director, says: “At Lothian, we understand the importance and value of helping develop technical skills for our industry.
“Our apprenticeship programme allows our trainees to draw from the experiences of our dedicated engineering team and receive vital on-the-job training to help ensure their skills are well-rounded.
“We are delighted to be able to welcome another group of apprentices into the business this year and I’m sure they will go on to have successful careers within the company while helping to futureproof Lothian for years to come.”
Once the successful participants have achieved either an SVQ in Bus and Coach Mechanical/Electrical or SCQF Level 6 in Bus and Coach Body Cladding, they will join more than 120 others who have graduated from the programme over the last 10 years. They are among 24 apprentices currently in training with Lothian.
