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Finlay Gallagher spent his school holidays learning how to put a JCB digger through its paces and has now passed his Construction Plant Competence Scheme exam with flying colours.<\/p>\n
Finlay took the industry standard proficiency test at Flynne Plant Training Centre in Rochford, Essex.<\/p>\n
His grandfather started the business back in 1973 with a single JCB 3C Mk2 and the Gallagher group now operates over 300 machines and employ more than 500 people across the South East.<\/p>\n
Pat said: \u201cI\u2019ve always said I wasn\u2019t much good behind the controls of a digger \u2013 so Finlay is already ahead of me! I am exceptionally proud of Finlay and everything he has achieved.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has always shown an incredible passion and interest for machinery from an early age, and this course has given him a chance to deepen his knowledge and ability. I was blown away by how naturally he took to it, and it really does give me great hope for the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully, this inspires many other young people to give it a go and see the construction industry as a fantastic career opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finlay said: \u201cI\u2019ve loved diggers since I was really little \u2013 probably around three or four. My grandad Dave used to drive me around in his dozer, while he did the pedals and I sat on his lap. Then my grandad Pat got me interested in excavators and backhoe loaders, which started my love of JCBs.<\/p>\n
\u201cI definitely see my future in the construction industry. My grandad Pat started the Gallagher Group, and it would mean a lot to me to play a part in helping the business continue to grow. This qualification is a great first step, and I\u2019m keen to build on it by learning to operate more types of plant machinery.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really enjoyed the training. I liked learning how to use the JCB 3CX Plus backhoe loader and understanding what was needed to pass the course.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n