Meet Gavin - Technical Trainer

• Why did you choose to work for MAN?

  The MAN brand is very close to my heart. My Dad had MAN trucks when I was young, and I became one of the first apprentices on their own ‘MAN Tech 2000’ apprenticeship scheme back in 1996.

• Describe what it’s like to work here in three words?

  Challenging, rewarding, friendly.

• What do you get up to in a typical week?

  I work within the Learning & Development department as a Technical Trainer designing the new digital content for our future courses.

• What’s been your proudest moment at work?

  Becoming MAN’s youngest Service Manager.  

• What makes someone successful here?

  Drive, passion, integrity, and a willingness to learn. 

• How have you and your career developed since you joined us?

  I have progressed from an apprentice to Technician, Workshop Control and Warranty/R&M Administration, Service Advisor and Service Manager. Now I am lucky enough to be able to pass my knowledge on to others through training.

• What’s the best thing about working for MAN?

  Working for a company that has a long history of innovation and excellence.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• What’s been your proudest moment outside work?

  My family. They never fail to make me proud. 

• If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party, who would they be?

  Micky Flanagan, Tyson Fury, Alan Sugar.

• Tell us something about yourself that might surprise us.

  We used to show dogs at Crufts.

• What’s your favourite film?

  Avengers Endgame.

• What’s your signature dish?

  Homemade Pizza cooked in our Ooni Pizza oven.