TEENAGERS have joined the team at John Williams Heating Services Ltd as the company’s latest apprentices.

Jack Head, 17 and Josh Lamb, 18 have found a suitable replacement for A levels, and decided to go down the apprenticeship route to kick start their careers. The route suits them well as both describe themselves as hands-on, practical young men.

Josh, former Devizes School pupil, said:“I wanted to work with my hands and not be stuck in an office. I just prefer making stuff and doing things, I’m not a ‘sit around’ type of person.”

Josh, 18 and Jack, 17 have both just completed NVQ Level 1 in plumbing and are now working on the job at the Chippenham-based company.

Jack, who lives in Pewsham and is former Abbeyfield School pupil, said: “A levels just weren’t for me. I’m very practical and learning a trade appealed to me. I’ve learned so much since being here.” Co founders of John Williams Heating Services, John and Debbie Williams have always been committed to employing apprentices. Many of their previous apprentices have gone on to become fully qualified employees.Debbie said: “John started his career as an apprentice and we’ve always supported apprenticeships since our business was founded 15 years ago. We work closely with local colleges to find committed and enthusiastic young people who want to learn from us.”