Apprentices hired to work on Mersey Gateway Project
Merseylink has hired six apprentices to work on the iconic Mersey Gateway Project.
The new recruits have all secured paid apprenticeships with the construction consortium, which is building Halton’s new cable-stayed bridge and the associated 9.2km road network.
Merseylink’s general construction apprentices Ian Ratcliffe, Sean Teeling, Kyle Crane and Matthew Shaw at the project’s Catalyst site
Construction apprentices, Kyle Crane and Ian Ratcliffe from Widnes, Matthew Shaw from Runcorn, and Sean Teeling from Warrington, were appointed after taking part in Merseylink’s pre-employment course for general construction operatives. Read more →
Tom’s inspired by iconic bridge project
A Halton student has been so inspired to pursue a career in construction following a visit to the Mersey Gateway bridge project, that he gave up his school holidays to gain work experience with Merseylink.
Halton student Tom Fairclough pictured on site with Merseylink site agent George Houston (L) and senior works manager John Humphrey (R)