Which company do you work for?

I work for the Willmott Dixon Group who work in partnership with Birmingham City Council on the north side and south side of the city. We do all aspects of renewals and repairs to bathrooms and kitchens along with plastering, electrics and gas fittings.

What are the good bits about your job?

Every day I enjoy absolutely everything, everything I'm learning, everything I get involved in, it's just great to actually be doing it. The skills I've gained from being at college have given me the confidence to be able to go out into work and do the jobs that I do from day to day.

Why did you choose this career?

The reason I chose to do this apprenticeship was that I've loved manual work ever since I was little; you know, tinkering about with things when I was younger.

What do you do day-to-day?

On a daily basis I do a lot of general maintenance - anything from tiling to plumbing, to carpentry, hanging doors, plumbing in radiators, baths, toilets, plastering and small bits of patchwork.

What would you say to anyone who wanted to try this?

I'd say definitely go for it, I mean if they're going to do Building Maintenance Operations, like I'm doing, it's a great way to get into construction because a lot of employers are looking for multi-skilled people.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I do see myself running my own business at some point during the future. It's a big dream of mine to design and build houses.