One of the most prominent mechanical and electrical building services companies in the South West, INTOHEAT is dedicated to providing meaningful employment to local people and addressing the skills gap within M&E. They sponsor numerous higher education and graduate schemes, with 16.3% of their workforce comprised of talented apprentices.

Over the 4 years INTOHEAT has been running its successful scheme, apprentices have engaged in and completed a combined 16,640 days of training. Highly valued, they often become integral members of on site, technical teams – with clear career progression and management pathways. Their strength of character and adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic meant a range of major projects like Hinkley Point and a new Energy from Waste Plant could proceed without a break in the firm’s exemplary service delivery.

Michael Fathers is just one of the firm’s determined and inspiring apprentices. Despite an adverse start in life, Michael quickly became a trusted mentor to the younger apprentices and played an active role in many major installations like the new Nightingale Facility. He also showed excellent promise in the academic side of the course, achieving a distinction in his final exams.

These achievements are testament to the importance INTOHEAT places on long term growth of its employees. Through this commitment to the development of young people in the region, INTOHEAT supports its own recruitment and retention – creating a sustainable cycle of employment within the community and safeguarding the future of the industry.