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Biochemica has just the job for apprentice Jonny

North East headquartered water and wastewater treatment firm, Biochemica UK Ltd has appointed a Warehouse Assistant Apprentice to bolster its growing chemical distribution operations.

22 year old Jonny Lofthouse was recruited for the newly created role following a surge in demand for Biochemica’s specialist water treatment chemicals from new and existing clients across the UK and Ireland.

As a Warehouse Assistant Apprentice, Jonny works alongside Biochemica’s dedicated warehouse team to enable the smooth day-to-day running of the company’s 2,400 square metre facility. He will also undertake an apprenticeship in Warehouse and Storage (Skills for Logistics), delivered by Biochemica and training provider, Key Training.

Jonny, who lives in Billingham where Biochemica’s head office and warehouse is based, said: “I’m really happy to have joined Biochemica and I am excited by the prospect of learning new skills and working as part of a large and friendly team.

“I am most looking forward to gaining my forklift truck certificate and learning more about the water treatment industry as whole from the wider Biochemica team, who are highly experienced in this field. I have a lot to learn and will seize this opportunity with both hands to progress my career.”

Biochemica, which is the largest independently owned water treatment company in the region, has brought in two new apprentices within the last five months as company bosses realised the value of investing in skills through apprenticeships.

Managing Director, Dave Ruddy said: “Jonny is the second apprentice to join our team this year as we continue to support local young people seeking employment that offers on-the-job training and learning opportunities.

“Our team has grown significantly over the past few months and we are continuing to recruit as we expand by entering new markets and increasing our offering, including our exclusive environmentally-friendly EcoChem chemical product range under our new Ecochemica division.

“We welcome Jonny to the team at a pivotal time for Biochemica and I’m sure he will prove to be an asset to the company.”

For further information about Biochemica UK Ltd, visit www.biochemica.co.uk, call 08455 045440 or email info@biochemica.co.uk. The company can also be found on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Google+ by searching Biochemica UK Ltd.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Biochemica UK Ltd .