IT services provider Sensata has recruited two members to its team to cope with increasing demand from new and current clients.
The Royal Wootton Bassett-based firm, which works with small and medium-sized businesses, has taken on experienced IT technician Luke Sampson and IT apprentice technician James Hibdige.
After gaining a GNVQ in IT, Luke started his career as an in-house technician at Swindon’s former Princess Margaret Hospital and then at the Swindon office of accountancy firm Monahans.
His most recent role before joining Sensata was as an IT technician for Cirencester-based marketing company Havas Helia.
He said: “Working for Sensata is very different to what I am used to but I am enjoying the challenge.
“When I was employed by a company to look after its own IT, I was dealing with one IT system. With Sensata, I am now dealing with multiple IT systems for Sensata’s many clients. I am really enjoying the team aspect of the work, and we all support each other.”
James is Sensata’s second apprentice. He is doing so well that he completed his Level 3 diploma in IT well ahead of schedule and now plans to work towards his Level 4.
He said: “When I left school I went to college and studied business and IT, but then took a part-time job in Sainsbury’s, which became full-time and I was on their team leadership programme.
“But I really wanted to have a career in IT so I took the apprenticeship through 3aaa and they found me the position with Sensata. I am really enjoying it and fitting in well. From my retail experience, I get on and am used to dealing with different people and I think that’s an advantage.”
Sensata technical director Chris Griffin said both Luke and James were great assets. “Luke is very experienced, so has hit the ground running. James has huge potential and we are delighted to have him as our second apprentice. At Sensata we believe in nurturing talent,” he said.
Sensata is a Microsoft Partner, meaning all the technicians undergo regular exams to be Microsoft Certified Professionals as well as Microsoft independently verifying with clients the type and quality of the work carried out.
Pictured, from left: Luke Sampson and James Hibdige
