Going for Gold: Mallaghan Apprentices Take Home Top Honours at WorldSkills UK

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Mallaghan engineering apprentices, Teagan Dorman and Odhran McCluskey, have been awarded Gold in the Automation category at the WorldSkills UK National Final, placing them among the top young engineers in the UK.

 
Mallaghan engineering apprentices, Teagan Dorman and Odhran McCluskey, have been awarded Gold in the Automation category at the WorldSkills UK National Final, officially placing them among the top young engineers in the UK.

The pair, who are completing their apprenticeship with global ground support manufacturer Mallaghan and South West College, outperformed the competition in what was the most highly subscribed year on record.

Ronan Mallaghan, Chief Executive at Mallaghan, commented:

“We are immensely proud of Teagan and Odhran. Their dedication, skill, and professionalism exemplify everything we strive for at Mallaghan, and they are exactly the kind of young engineering talent we aim to nurture.

“Their success at WorldSkills UK – especially against such strong competition – demonstrates the world-class training we are committed to providing for all apprentices at Mallaghan.

“This accomplishment is a testament to their hard work and the dedication of the entire Mallaghan team, who continually strive to create an environment where young talent can thrive.”

Mallaghan’s apprenticeship programme is designed to give young engineers hands-on experience, industry-leading training, and exposure to large-scale international projects.

Teagan was also recently shortlisted as the Department for the Economy’s Apprentice of the Year, further highlighting the calibre of young talent emerging from Mallaghan’s engineering teams.

Christopher Fox, Head of Engineering at Mallaghan, added:

“Teagan and Odhran’s achievements are exceptional. Securing Gold at the UK National Final is a reflection of their talent and the continuous support they receive throughout their apprenticeship.

“At Mallaghan, we place a strong emphasis on developing talent and providing apprentices with the time, support, and training they need to excel. This has been key to our team’s success.”

Mallaghan continues to set industry standards in quality, reliability and innovation, supporting ground handling operations globally.

Mallaghan products are currently sold in more than 100 countries across the world with aviation clients such as Delta Air Lines, Gategourmet, Southwest Airlines, Qatar Airways, Servair, LSG and dnata.

For more information, visit mallaghangse.com