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A Day in the Life of a T-Level Student at Ford Mainwaring: Meet Josh Cox
Join us as we follow NSCG Newcastle student, Josh, through a typical day at Ford Mainwaring.
From hands-on tasks at an Amey site, to gaining industry insights from experienced engineers, discover how Josh is gaining invaluable practical experience and building a strong foundation for his future career!
8:00 AM – Josh Cox, our T-Level student, arrives at the Ford Mainwaring office. After a quick hello to the team, he meets up with Ryan Evans, one of our HVAC Service Engineers. Today’s task: a visit to Parklands Library, an Amey Communities site in Liverpool, to replace the outdoor PCB on a Daikin condensing unit.
8:45 AM – They reach the library, and Ryan explains the job ahead. Josh is tasked with changing the PCB under Ryan’s supervision. It’s a good opportunity for Josh to get some practical experience.
9:00 AM – The work begins. Josh removes the old PCB, making sure to follow safety procedures. Ryan offers pointers when needed, but Josh manages most of the work independently.
10:30 AM – With the old PCB out, Josh installs the new one. The process requires precision, and Josh ensures everything is done correctly. Ryan provides feedback as necessary.
12:00 PM – The job is completed! Ryan and Josh inform the library staff about the work done and check that everything is functioning properly. The client is happy, and they wrap up on-site.
12:30 PM – They head back to the office. During the drive, Ryan talks with Josh about the day’s work, giving feedback and answering questions. This helps Josh understand the practical aspects of his studies.
1:30 PM – Back at the office, Josh and Ryan catch up with the rest of the team. It’s a useful debrief that helps Josh process what he’s learned.
4:00 PM – The workday ends, and Josh heads home. It’s been a productive day, and he’s gained some useful hands-on experience. Tomorrow will bring new tasks and more opportunities to learn.
Josh commented, “My time so far at FM has been very beneficial and enjoyable, I have had on site experience and have been able to watch and assist the engineers in their everyday tasks and have gained valuable insight into what the trade consists of in a hands on environment. FM have made me feel very welcome and they have a good middle ground between having a joke whilst also completing the job, I would want to use this experience to either advance into a company such as FM or further extend my knowledgeable and hopefully one day start my own company.”
At Ford Mainwaring, we’re committed to supporting students like Josh as they develop their skills and prepare for their future careers.