Four Programmes and Counting
With an impressive four programmes under his belt, Matt Brooker has carved a defined path as a highly skilled and versatile professional in the automotive industry.
Matt has MITO certificates in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 3 and 4), Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) and Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5), of which he received a 2023 MITO Alumni Scholarship to complete.
Although Matt has always had an interest in the automotive field, he didn’t start out there. It was his time at university that led him to take the leap into the automotive industry. “I tried the whole university thing, and I didn't enjoy it. I didn't want to sit in front of a computer all day - I wanted to do something practical.”
In his time at Mexted Motors, Matt worked his way from Apprentice to Workshop Controller, with time as both a Technician and Service Advisor in between. As a Workshop Controller, Matt oversees the daily functioning of the workshop. “We handle about 50 to 60 vehicles a day and I allocate the work to all the technicians. I also contact customers and deal with liaising between the workshop, sales department and the service advisors”.
Matt explains that the automotive industry keeps him on his toes, which he thoroughly enjoys. “The automotive industry is very technical. It’s mentally stimulating. You’re forever learning as it's forever evolving. That’s why I enjoy it”.
Though Matt’s current role is of a more hands-off nature, he explains that the skills he gained through his apprenticeship continue to be extremely beneficial. “The fact that I've done the apprenticeship has been invaluable in getting me to where I am now. Since I've been in the workshop and have done all the training, I can accurately quote and delegate the work”.
As well as the skills from his apprenticeship, Matt notes how impactful the support from MITO has been, making special note of his Training Advisor, Richard. “It’s been amazing. I've had Richard most of the way through. He's pushed me to keep going and get both my Electric Vehicle and First Line Management certificates completed. The support has been great throughout the whole process and all the opportunities for extra training have been amazing”.
Despite having four programmes and a completed apprenticeship to his name, Matt isn’t done yet. He now has his sights set on another scholarship and the completion of his university degree. “I'll finish off what I started at university, because it will be valuable for what I'm doing now. I’ll get that ticked off and just keep climbing the ranks here, because I enjoy where I work and the people”.
