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Cerys - UK Trainee to International Technician

Jun 21, 2024

We spoke to Cery's one of our Technicians on why she chose a career at MCFT, her experiences working here, and why others should consider a career as a Catering or Refrigeration Technician - You can read her story below.

I didn’t enjoy my previous job, and I knew there wasn’t any future. I knew I wouldn't get any qualifications; I'd be stuck on minimum wage and even when going above-and-beyond, I wouldn't get any sort of praise or appreciation.


When I discovered the opportunity at MCFT and got in touch with Garry - recruitment manager, I was hooked on the idea of working as a technician instantly. I saw an opportunity to get some experience in something to better my knowledge and further my skills, setting me up for a long-term career.


Being a technician is a great role for someone who likes getting hands on. The jobs aren't always pretty, but you learn from every job you go to, making diagnosing and repairs faster and easier each time. 


Every experience at MCFT has been good, but I think alot of people would agree - getting the opportunity to work abroad is the best. It’s a great opportunity for a change of scenery, a great chance to travel if you haven’t had the opportunities before, also a chance to meet and work with colleagues from other countries.

I was given the opportunity to assist the team in the Netherlands, this was perfect for me! Being the only female technician there was a nice experience, being able to offer my perspective, answering people's questions on how I got into the role and how it was working at a company that genuinely doesn't discriminate against race or gender. 


Being able to enhance my experiences and connections in Europe was a great, it’s an opportunity that I am very grateful for. If I get the chance to work abroad again, I will definitely take it!


Currently it's a very male dominant industry, its great seeing more females partake, hopefully this is enough to encourage other woman to consider a role as a technician. 


Working somewhere that doesn't discriminate is very rare in my opinion, especially when it comes to this type of industry. Its welcoming to know I can joke and speak openly with my colleagues, without any fear of judgement or them looking down on me.


Interested in finding out more about a new role as a technician at MCFT? You can get in touch with our recruitment team today to find out more about joining team MCFT, via the button below.

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