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I’ve always had an interest in IT, ever since my college days and so I was thrilled to begin my Redwings career as a Level 2 NVQ IT apprentice in 2014. To me, Redwings is a fantastic place to work, not just because of my colleagues here but also I am lucky to work in such beautiful surroundings.

After my apprenticeship, I was taken on full time. I left for an alternative role, but I came back within two months because it was a far nicer environment here, where everyone is basically one big happy family!

I’ve since enrolled in a Level 3 NVQ apprenticeship to take my skills to a higher level.

The best part of my job is knowing how important I am for supporting horse welfare. It’s often forgotten about, but a key part of my role is the upkeep of the various databases and IT infrastructure, which are crucial for the use of vets, for instance. I’m also very lucky in that my role allows me to work closely with lots of different departments.

Overall, I find being able to fix issues and problems incredibly rewarding. I love the feeling of a job well done, and knowing that I’ve made other people’s lives just a little bit easier while doing my bit to support horse welfare.

My Redwings resident soft spot: Flynn, who lives at our Hapton headquarters. He plays a vital support role for blind Clydesdale Boo, which reflects my supportive role within the Redwings team!