Winning Apprentice Josh has the edge at Landia

Landia's winner Josh Edge, who has just completed his apprenticeship
Landia's winner Josh Edge, who has just completed his apprenticeship

Josh Edge from leading international pump and mixer manufacturer, Landia, has won SBC Training’s coveted Apprentice of the Year Award.

Twenty-two-year-old Josh, who has just completed a three-year apprenticeship with the Whitchurch firm, also won the Apprentice of the Year in the Engineering category.

SBC are Shropshire’s largest private training provider, officially registered as training providers to enable access to Government and EU funding for training – and recognised by the National Skills Academy for Health and Social Care.

Speaking for Landia, who have taken on apprentices for over a decade, Key Account Manager, Paul Davies, said Joshua has "excellent potential" in the industry.

“Joshua works hard and is always keen to learn as much as possible about our equipment – and how we manage our processes and systems for the long-term benefit of our customers,” Mr Davies said.