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Originally starting in a plant yard, Henry developed a curiosity about the machines around him, leading to a hands-on apprenticeship with Ainscough.
I started my career by working with machinery at a plant yard, where cranes were always nearby. Over time, I became increasingly interested in how they worked and what the job involved. That curiosity eventually led me to look into a career in cranes more seriously, and that led me to my Level 3 Land-based Service Engineering Course.
I came across Ainscough by a post someone shared on LinkedIn that caught my eye. I looked into the company and their apprenticeship programme, and it sounded like a great way to learn something new while building a proper career.
When I started at Ainscough, I didn’t have much technical knowledge about cranes. Everything was new to me. But over the last three and a half to four years, I’ve learned so much, not just about the machines, but also about the teamwork and planning that goes into every job. I recently completed the apprenticeship and was really proud to finish with a distinction at college.
One of the things I appreciated most about the apprenticeship was that it gave me the time and space to learn at my own pace. When you’re in a full-time role, there’s often pressure to deliver the work immediately and to a great standard, but this programme allowed me to build my knowledge and confidence gradually, which made a big difference to my work in the long term.
The team at Ainscough has been brilliant. Everyone’s really supportive, and there’s a good sense of community. It’s the kind of place where people are happy to help you learn and grow. The company benefits are also a nice bonus, and they make it a great place to work overall.
Looking ahead, I definitely want to stay in the crane industry. I enjoy the work, and there’s still so much more I want to learn. Ainscough feels like the right place to do that, and I can see myself continuing to build my career here.
Outside of work, I’ve always had a passion for anything mechanical, especially motors. Whether it’s engines, machines, or cranes, I like figuring out how things work. That hands-on side of the job is something I’ve always loved.
