Congratulations Phillip Shirley

Congratulations Phillip Shirley - new Trainee Automation Manager, SlurryKat

Congratulations to Phillip Shirley who has been made Trainee Automation Manager with SlurryKat. In his new role Philip will be in charge of a range of manufacturing equipment and processes including the Plate Laser, Presses, Plasma Cutter, the new Tube Laser and Robotic Welding Cells.This equipment increases SlurryKat production capacity, product quality and allows SlurryKat to introduce more sophisticated design techniques.

Phillip started working with SlurryKat when he was 16, in 2019, when he completed a BTEC Level 3 Engineering via Southern Regional College.He has now completed his 3 year HLA Mechatronic Engineering with Ulster University.

Phillip said "I am really pleased that I chose the apprenticeship route for education and especially with SlurryKat.I have learnt more than I ever would if I'd have gone to University.This has really suited me."

Everyone at SlurryKat was very proud when Phillip won Gold Medal in WorldSkills UK in Automation, held in London, competing against top companies such as Toyota and BMW.WorldSkills UK supports Apprenticeships and technical education.

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship with SlurryKat contact careers@SlurryKat.com.