Someone who doesn’t mind breaking a sweat! You need to be self-motivated and a confident communicator who likes working alongside all different types of people. You need to be a sponge – be open to learning different things in different ways. Have confidence in yourself and your abilities.

An apprenticeship takes a few years to complete. I have a check in every three months to see how I’m going and the progress I’m making. There’s quite a bit of self-management but if you do a few hours of study at home a week, you’ll pass with flying colours. You can talk to your workmates if you have any questions!

Everything! From basic work with tools and handling machinery to health and safety skills. Safety is very important in this type of work, as is being aware of yourself and your surroundings. In fact, safety is one of the most important things I’ve learnt here so far. It’s important to be confident to help others – you don’t want anyone to lose a finger!

Do your research! There are lots of good articles, resources and videos on the internet. Pick up the tools and try to get some hands-on experience to know what you like. Go knock on doors and have a chat to local businesses. Put yourself out there.

The work environment and the culture here is great. There’s a real focus on wellbeing and bringing your best self to work. Everyone is always there for each other.

Take some time out each day to give yourself to yourself. It’s important to keep a divide between work and home.

Try to step out of your shell – you might be nervous when you start but you’ll be okay! When I first started, I was nervous to work at heights or in small spaces, but you just need to stay confident in yourself. Just give everything a go and don’t be afraid.