OISIN PRITCHARD, Trainee Business Manager

My name is Oisin Pritchard and I have been an apprentice at Naylor Industries since August 2021, working as a Trainee Business Manager. I work as part of the NPP Team, based in Cawthorne, Barnsley. My day-to-day life is ever changing as I am currently working between multiple departments to gain a solid understanding of all areas of the NPP division, including creating junctions in fabrications and making band-seals in their department. I have just began studying a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University. This course is allowing me to further build and reinforce knowledge, skills, and behaviours. Studying this also gives me the ability to apply what I am learning directly into the workplace and truly understand why we at Naylor are operating in the way we are. Having to balance university work while working full time was intimidating to begin with, however everyone at Naylor has been extremely understanding of the situation and are very accommodating when it comes to balancing both tasks.

JANICE HOLMES, Credit Manager

My journey with Naylor started in 1978 working as an Office Junior in the Accounts department. Over the years I was encouraged and supported to study and gain an Association of Accounting Technicians qualification at Dewsbury College and then a Chartered Institute of Credit Management qualification at Park Lane College Leeds. I have worked as a qualified Credit Manager for Naylor Drainage Ltd for the past 20 years of my working life and have found the job both rewarding and satisfying.

JOE ALLEN, Trainee Business Manager

My name is Joe Allen and I have been an apprentice at Naylor Industries for around 6 months, working as a Trainee Business Manager. I work as a part of the sales team, based in Cawthorne, Barnsley. On a daily basis, I complete budget/KPI reports which assist members of each team with their day-to-day activities, and planning. Looking after the majority of queries which the business receives is also something I have responsibility for. I am currently studying a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University. Studying here allows me to build and reinforce knowledges, strengths, and behaviours. This course also gives me a deeper understanding of how Naylor operates and allows me to apply my skills in the workplace. Going from College to a full time job was a daunting task, however everyone at Naylor made me feel welcome and comfortable, allowing me to build my confidence and have fun while doing it.

REUBEN LETTIN-BAKER, Recycling Granulator Operative

I started my journey here at Naylor in 2021/22. In the Clay Denlok department spending just over a year in there I learnt how to operate a Crane and Forklift truck license. I am now in the Plastic Recycling Granulator and also taken the opportunity to be a forum representative and enjoying the experience and skills gained.

HANNAH DEMPSEY, Trading Manager

I started my journey at Naylor in 2017 as a Management Trainee. Naylor supported me in gaining my Chartered Management Degree Level 6 at Sheffield Hallam University. I am now a Market Analyst and our new Management Trainees Joe and Oisin report into me. It's great to see them take the same journey I did

ALEX FARRER, Environmental Officer

I started my career at Naylor in 2018 as a EHS Compliance Administrator, my particular career-path started out by completing an Open University degree and NEBOSH qualification through distance learning, while working with the team at Naylor. These qualifications and the work experience has allowed me to progress my career and has provided an amazing opportunity to work within the Environment, Health and Safety team managing Environmental compliance for the business. An exciting role that is challenging, yet rewarding and allows me to be creative in keeping the business compliant and efficient in a fast-paced world.

THOMAS CHUONG, Product Development Engineer

Hi my name is Thomas Chuong and I'm the New Product Development Engineer. I joined Naylor in 2018 as a graduate intern after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University. I'm based at the Wombwell site and my work is mostly for the Naylor Plastic Products division - My role involves using CAD software, meeting with design teams and visiting manufacturing sites or the lab to design new products. So I'm always out and about learning new things. Longer term - I am looking to study a Master's degree while still gaining experience from my role at Naylor and work towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.