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Rupert Armitage is stepping down
from his position as Auto Windscreens’
Managing Director, with Operations Director
James MacBeth, being appointed
to the role.
James’ career with Auto Windscreens
spans nearly 30 years. Commencing
as a Trainee Technician in 1992 and
progressing to Fitting Centre Manager,
James took up the position of Regional
Manager in 2013, two years after the
business was acquired by Markerstudy
Group. He was then promoted to Operations
Director in 2016.
Kevin Spencer, CEO of Markerstudy
Group, commented: “James is
familiar with every detail of the Auto
Windscreens’ operation. With hands-
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FUCHS Looking to the next generation
One of the UK’s
ticeship at FUCHS, I would
leading lubricant
say definitely go for it.
manufacturers has
“It gives you a chance to develop
in a working environ-
demonstrated its
commitment to developing
ment and put into practice
the next generation
of talent by extending its apprenticeship
programme.
what you are learning in your
job role.
“I’m a big fan of apprenticeships
FUCHS Lubricants currently
and think they can
has 13 apprentices
operating from its UK headquarters
in Stoke-on-Trent,
and the search is on for more
youngsters to join the growing
team.
Apprentices were first employed
by FUCHS in 2014
and have filled roles within a
host of departments including
quality control, product
management, research and
young people have completed
them, the training and
education continues. We are
committed to continuing to
FUCHS offers apprenticeships
ranging from level two
to level five in numerous areas
of the company.
make a real difference to a
young person.”
In addition to the apprenticeship
programme, FUCHS
is providing engineers and
motor mechanics of the future
a valuable insight into
the lubrication industry by
sending its technical experts
to visit a host of universities,
colleges and training providers.
development, IT and HR. develop the individuals and Tilly Wood has just completed
Amongst the educational
A further 10 apprentices
are now being sought, with
the results are there for all
to see.
her Level Three Busi-
ness Administration apprenticeship
centres to benefit from
FUCHS’ expertise on the ba-
purchasing and customer “It’s a win-win situation.
with FUCHS and is sic principles of lubrication
services amongst the departments
which will benefit
For FUCHS, it’s part of our
succession planning, creat-
now employed as a Product
Management Assistant in the
over the last 12 months are
Derby, Oxford Brookes and
from the latest influx of ing the next generation of automotive division.
Brunel Universities along
young talent.
specialists and allowing them The 20-year-old, who with Bridgwater, Myerscough
Susanne McClurg, HR executive
at FUCHS Lubricants,
said: “We are very proud of
the people who have already
passed – and those currently
working towards – their apprenticeships.
“These are fantastic career
opportunities for young
people who are getting the
to tap into the knowledge of
our existing workforce.
“For the apprentices themselves,
it’s a fantastic career
opportunity. When you walk
around their working environments,
you see young
people assuming responsibility
with the ambition and
the drive to progress.
has been in her role for 18
months said: “If you are
thinking of doing an appren-
and Hugh Baird Colleges in
Somerset, Lancashire and
Liverpool respectively.
chance to progress their “We give them a platform to
training.
work from but they are the
“The great thing about our
apprenticeships is, once the
right people to take it forward.”
Auto Windscreens announces appointment
of James MacBeth as Managing Director
on experience, industry knowledge
that is second-to-none, and a desire to
embrace new technology, he’s the ideal
candidate to take over from Rupert and
drive Auto Windscreens into the next
chapter.”
James added: “Having been on my
own journey with Auto Windscreens,
this appointment is a culmination of
many dedicated years, and I couldn’t be
more delighted. The industry continues
to captivate me as vehicle technology
becomes ever more complex. Our
strategic goal is always to achieve total
customer satisfaction, but the challenge
I relish is to ensure we remain
at the forefront of innovation, training
and service excellence.”
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