Archive for November, 2011

Richard Newcome, our Senior SMT Technician started as an apprentice in 2004.
After finishing his SMT Technician apprenticeship, he immediately started his Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering which he completed in 2007.

Richard also studied for a BTEC HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, completing in June 2008. After graduating from Loughborough College, he enrolled at De Montfort University in 2009, completing Electronics/Electrical Engineering BENG (Hons) with a 2:1 in 2010.

Richard now plans to continue developing his valuable skills and is studying for a Masters Degree in Electronics Engineering.
We are very proud to have such dedicated and talented individuals on our team and hope that our new apprentices will experience similar growth and success with us.
We are dedicated to investing in our staff to bring you the very best in electronics design and manufacturing in the UK. If you would like to discuss how we can help with design, manufacturing or prototyping on any of your projects, please call us on 01509 231023 or email us here.

Datalink Electronics have previously taken part in the East Midlands Development Agency Coaching for High Growth Programme to achieve growth and create jobs.
Part of the reason we were chosen for that programme was our capacity for growth, drive, vision and enthusiasm. This is something we believe we could not achieve without a continuously developed workforce, complemented perfectly by hiring the freshest talent and developing them on the job, through apprenticeships.

As a result we have recently taken on 5 new apprentices who are studying courses at Loughborough College. They will be learning invaluable skills working on the job, whilst studying 1 day a week at college.
Please welcome our new apprentices to the engineering team:

• Shane Nooney

• Michael Bott

• Ryan Bills

• Connor Rennocks
Their course, Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering, includes a BTEC National Diploma along with 5 key skills at Level 2, 8 NVQ’s at Level 2, and 3 NVQ’s at Level 3.
We also welcome Zoe Henderson, starting an apprenticeship in our Purchasing department in conjunction with her Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business & Administration at Loughborough College.
“I decided to apply for Datalink because I felt the company would give me the best possible start to my working career as well as good future opportunities. Everyone is very sociable and friendly and I’m extremely happy I succeeded in getting the job.”
Once Zoe has found her feet, she will aim to gain a CIPs qualification in Purchasing, ensuring that our Purchasing department is completely up to date with the latest industry developments.