INTERVIEW: Pimlico Plumbers’ Ashley Mullins
We spoke to Call Centre Manager Ashley Mullins about how you can join the company, and what it’s like to work there.
On Friday 6th December, the Pimlico team descended on Langan’s Brasserie in Mayfair, London for the event, which recognised the crucial role apprentices play in the company.
There were 11 awards and commendations handed out ahead of the final award where one apprentice was crowned as the ‘Pimlico Apprentice of the Year’.
Scott Mullins, Managing Director of Pimlico, said: “We’re incredibly passionate about apprenticeships. They are at the heart of our business and our plans for the future.
“We believe they are crucial for preventing skills shortages and youth unemployment and we’re proud that we can provide young people with training to equip them with the skills and knowledge to work in secure and respected trades.
“The awards were a tremendous success and acknowledged the talent and dedication we have among our apprentices who are shaping up to be essential members of the Pimlico family.
“It was great to bring them all together and share in their achievements and recognise their hard work and commitment.”
Special Commendation: Bradley Mulvie
Special Commendation: Logan Rose
Best Apprentice Representative of the Year: Abbie Rose
Best College Report of the Year: Stuart Mills
Trade Apprentice of the Year: Mitchell Newcombe
Most Presentable Apprentice of the Year: Callum Heath
Office Apprentice of the Year: Lilli Kite-Banks
Best Engineer Feedback of the Year: Charlotte Muir
Rising Star of the Year: Evie Aldridge
Best Customer Service of the Year: Phoebe Brooks
Apprentice Champion of the Year: Sophie Bateup
Pimlico Apprentice of the Year: Callum Heath
Trade Apprentice of the Year Mitchell Newcombe said: “I’m honoured because there’s a lot of apprentices here.
“I’ve just qualified so I hope it inspires others to stick their own apprenticeship out. It’s worth it in the end!”
Apprentice Champion of the Year (and HIP Learner of the Month runner-up) Sophie Bateup said: “[I feel] really proud. Everyone works so hard here so to be recognised is a big achievement.”
Double award winner Callum Heath, who won the overall prize, was delighted: “Obviously I’m really happy – I can’t believe I got Apprentice of the Year. I’m going to be going out in the van two days a week now so I’m pretty excited about that.”
The awards were part of Pimlico’s 40th anniversary celebrations.