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At Gibbons Engineering Group, we believe that hands-on experience is one of the most valuable ways to inspire and educate the next generation of engineers. That’s why we’re proud to open our doors each year to local students, allowing them to explore the world of engineering and discover where their passions might take them.

This summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming two enthusiastic students: Oscar from Thurstable School in Tiptree and Corin from the Plume School in Maldon.

Oscar’s Two-Week Placement

Oscar joined us for a two-week placement and quickly immersed himself in various aspects of our business. He began his journey by shadowing Dan, one of our skilled electrical engineers, gaining insight into the day-to-day tasks involved in the contracts workshop, where building panels is a key focus. From there, Oscar moved into our rewinds and repairs department, working alongside Kev and Dave to learn about electric motor rewinding, fault diagnosis, and repair processes.

To round off his placement, Oscar spent time in the Plug&Cool warehouse, where he assisted with assembling and dispatching orders under the guidance of our team member Dave. Oscar impressed Dave with his commitment, and with aspirations for a career in aerospace engineering, we’re confident he’s heading for great things.

Corin’s Engineering Experience

Corin, who is currently studying at the Plume School, also joined us for a work experience placement. His time was split across multiple departments, including HVAC, agricultural fans (Plug&Cool), and our rewinds and repairs workshop. Corin showed fantastic enthusiasm for every task he took on, demonstrating a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn wherever he was placed.

From helping with huge road tunnel fans, to understanding the mechanics of grain store cooling, Corin experienced first-hand the wide variety of services we offer. His positive attitude and interest in all things engineering made him a pleasure to have on the team.

Investing in Future Engineers

Providing work experience placements is about more than just giving students a taste of working life – it’s about helping them discover what excites them, building their confidence, and encouraging them to consider careers in engineering. By working alongside experienced professionals in a real-world environment, students like Oscar and Corin gain valuable insights they can’t get in the classroom.

We hope both students enjoyed their time with us as much as we enjoyed having them. We wish them every success in their future studies and careers, and we look forward to welcoming more students in the future as we continue to support and inspire the engineers of tomorrow.