Kier apprentice Nathan Fairfax Kier Sheffield apprentice, Nathan Fairfax, is celebrating after receiving a Construction and Engineering Award at a ceremony held at Sheffield College recognising outstanding achievements by students.

Having joined Kier Sheffield as an apprentice bricklayer in August 2011, Nathan's apprenticeship has seen him move around the business to gain a variety of experience while working towards a full apprenticeship qualification in his chosen trade of bricklaying. This work is supplemented by classroom training sessions at Sheffield College.

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Nathan, 20, from Charnock, Sheffield, said: "This apprenticeship has taught me so much about the world of work and construction as a career. My mentors at Kier Sheffield have done everything possible to support me and I am proud of what I have already achieved. The range of experience we get through the Kier apprenticeship scheme is great and gives us a real overview of industry as a whole."

Nathan was nominated by his tutors for this award, which recognises and rewards Nathan's dedication and commitment through the first year of his apprenticeship.

Kier regional managing director, Simon Bullen, said: "We are extremely proud of Nathan, as we are of all our apprentices who work hard to make a positive start to their careers. At Kier, we strive to offer excellent training opportunities to new recruits from all backgrounds who can learn valuable lifelong trades with us."

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