Meet IMI Skills Competition Heavy Vehicle Technology Silver Medalist 2024, Toby Hull from TruckEast Norwich (Scania):
Competition experience so far:
Having competed in the 2023 qualifiers, Toby has gone one step further in reaching the finals in 2024. He said: “I think it's been a bit better this year, once you are used to the way the day is set up it’s like being at work, going from one job to the next, that’s the best way to approach it. I’ve enjoyed the experience - even the challenging bits like learning new products or the high-voltage task."
Career journey so far:
“My dad is a Truck Mechanic so I’ve always been into automotive. I thought about working on cars, but I can do that in my own time and it's nice to do something different for work everyday. I started my apprenticeship straight out of school and managed to complete my qualification a bit early. Taking part in the competition before, as well as the Scania apprentice competition, has really boosted my confidence.”
Future aspirations:
"I’d like to do more training on Electric Truck Technology, and work towards master tech. Then eventually, work on the recovery side of the business."
Employer and manager comments:
Toby’s Manager, Paul said: “For us as a business, and as a manager and a branch, we're really proud of him. It's good for the business and great for new apprentices to see that we do make a big deal out of their achievements.”
Advice for new apprentices:
"Keep trying, asking as many questions as you can help keep it interesting. And really listen and act on the answers you get."
