Case Study
Jake Beach – Research & Development Technician
Selwood offers a diverse range of career development opportunities – investing in Jake Beach – Research & Development Technicianemployees to ensure that they progress to their full potential – including various apprentice schemes. Jake Beach joined Selwood in August 2012 - aged 16 - as a Research & Development Technician Apprentice and qualified in September 2016. In his first six months, Jake attended Southampton Engineering Training Association, full time, to complete an NVQ – Level 3 in milling and turning. On his return to Selwood, Jake started work in the Research & Development department – building prototypes of new pumps, testing, recording results and making changes and amendments as necessary. Upon completing his apprenticeship, Jake said: “I love everything about the job h