30 Sep 2026
Celebrating the Next Generation of Engineering Talent at Shotton Mill
Shotton Mill is proud to celebrate the success of four Engineering Apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship programmes, marking an important milestone in their careers and highlighting our ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent.
Over the course of their apprenticeships, each individual has demonstrated dedication, resilience and a commitment to learning, combining academic study with practical, hands-on experience across our operations. Their achievement reflects years of hard work and determination and provides a strong foundation for their future careers within the business.
We are delighted to congratulate:
🔧 Jake Maguire – Mechanical Technician
🔧 Brandon Allen – Mechanical Technician
⚡ Josh Holbrook – Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
⚡ Charlie Wainwright – Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
The achievement was celebrated with a presentation on the machine floor attended by Dan Johnson, General Manager, Sabri Cimen, CEO, Jeff Tyson, Engineering Manager, and Sonia Card, Director of Human Resources. The event provided an opportunity to recognise not only the successful completion of the apprenticeships but also the valuable contribution each apprentice has already made to the business.
As part of the celebration, the apprentices were presented with cards and vouchers in recognition of their hard work and commitment throughout their training journey.
Colleagues and senior leaders gathered to congratulate them on reaching this significant milestone and to thank them for their dedication. Dan Johnson, General Manager, said:
"Completing an apprenticeship is a significant achievement, and Jake, Brandon, Josh and Charlie should be extremely proud of their success. Their hard work and dedication have been outstanding, and we are delighted that they will continue their careers with Shotton Mill. Congratulations to all four, and I wish them every success for the future."
As Shotton Mill continues its journey towards becoming a state-of-the-art paper manufacturing facility, investing in people remains at the heart of our long-term success. Apprenticeships play a vital role in developing the skilled workforce needed to support the future of our business while creating rewarding career opportunities for talented individuals.
The success of Jake, Brandon, Josh and Charlie is a fantastic example of the talent being developed within Shotton Mill and demonstrates the importance of nurturing the next generation of engineering professionals. Their achievements reflect not only their own determination and commitment but also the support and mentorship provided by colleagues across the organisation.
Everyone at Shotton Mill is incredibly proud of what they have accomplished and looks forward to seeing them continue to grow and succeed as valued members of our engineering team.
Congratulations to all four on this outstanding achievement and welcome to the next chapter of your careers at Shotton Mill.




