A team leader at a London business has been named Apprentice of the Year by national trade body the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation).
Jordan Payne, branch team leader at Lawsons in Acton, was nominated by LEAP Apprenticeships for the award after achieving a distinction Level 3 apprenticeship.
Alongside completing a two-year team leader / supervisor course Jordan also stepped up to acting branch manager when needed.
Jeremy Norris, managing director at Lawsons, said: “As the branch supervisor, Jordan grew with confidence within the team, and I saw how he was passing on the knowledge and skills that he was learning and has learnt through the apprenticeship and work.
“Lawsons is committed to developing talent, nurturing and supporting the next generation of managers and department heads.
“Jordan has shown himself to be a disciplined, motivated and very able member of our team whom we will be delighted to see continue to develop his career at Lawsons. We heartily congratulate him on this achievement.”
Building on his successful apprenticeship and award-win, Jordan is now looking to his future career. He said: “This experience has allowed me to see how my career can develop.
“It creates an opportunity for me to develop even more and potentially manage my own branch one day.”
Jordan was announced as BMF Apprentice of the Year at the Federation’s annual Conference and Awards, hosted by Countdown’s Colin Murray and held at the Leonardo Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire.
BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “Congratulations go to Jordan for the dedication and hard work that is recognised with this award.
“The BMF Annual Conference and Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the suppliers, service members and individuals across the sector who contribute to creating excellence in building materials supply.
Pictured from left: Tim Rowbottom, managing director at Collier & Catchpole and BMF Apprentice of the Year Jordan Payne receives his award from Countdown’s Colin Murray
