THREE school leavers have taken on traineeships at Aberdeenshire-based timber frame specialist Kirkwood Timber Frame.
Cameron Forbes (18), Harrison Brodie (18), and Gabe Taylor (16), all from Sauche, have joined the business as factory operatives.
Alan Little, factory operations manager, said, “It has been great to welcome the lads to the factory team and to see their personal and professional skills develop. As a company we are committed to providing training and employment opportunities for local people. Our traineeship roles are opening the door to school leavers and providing an insight into timber frame construction and the variety of roles available.”
Harrison Brodie added, “Living within a rural area, job opportunities after finishing secondary school can be limited, with most positions within hospitality or service industries. I really wanted a hands-on, practical job, so when I saw the position advertised I jumped at the chance. I am really enjoying the work and the lads in the factory have helped the three of us settle in.”
Kirkwood Timber Frame revealed it is on track to deliver around 1,000 structures this financial year across Scotland and the rest of the UK. The firm’s factory is described as one of only a select few in the UK to produce panels of 12m in length, 3.2m high, and up to 300mm deep. Its team has grown from 12 to 32 inclusive of its joinery operations.
