Gloucestershire Engineering Training have been providing work-based learning in engineering for over 40 years. We train apprentices in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Welding & Fabrication and also offer a dual skill programme for those employers who require multiskilled individuals.
About Us
Learn more about who we are, what we do and how we help secure future generations of the Engineering industry.
About Us
Learn more about who we are, what we do and how we help secure future generations of the Engineering industry.
Growing Engineering Talent
Company Overview
Why GET?
Stakeholders
Company Overview
Why GET?
We provide learners with the underpinning knowledge, skills and behaviours required within their engineering specialisms, and then focus on their chosen pathway with their employer.
Stakeholders
As a charity, GET delivers training and services to meet the needs of its member companies. Senior representatives from a range of our employers make up the Board of Directors whilst ensuring that the training and services provided are truly reflective of the business needs and demands.
We are Gloucestershire Engineering Training
Company Overview
Why GET?
Member Company Information
Company Overview
Gloucestershire Engineering Training have been providing work-based learning in engineering for over 40 years. We train apprentices in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, Welding & Fabrication and also offer a dual skill programme for those employers who require multiskilled individuals.
Why GET?
We provide learners with the basic underpinning knowledge and skills required across all facets of engineering within their first year of training, and then focus on their chosen career pathway or specialism once the learners have returned to their employer’s premises.Â
Member Company Information
As a charity, Gloucestershire Engineering Training is in business to deliver training and services to meet the needs of its member companies. Senior representatives from a range of member companies make up the organisation whilst ensuring that the training and services provided are truly reflective of the business needs and demands.
Meet The Senior Management Team
Warren Thomas - CEO
Warren became CEO in September 2021 having previously held the role of Operations Director. Overall responsibility for the day to day running of GET. Looking at what is over the horizon for GET and future planning. Attendance at DfE and IFATE meetings.
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Gary Miller - Centre Manager Forest of Dean
Day to day management of the Cinderford site, including responsibility for Staff and Learners based on the site. Gary was previously on our Board of Directors and employer contact for Phinia.
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Claire Spender - DHOC & Academic Manager
Day to day management of the Academic Team. Responsible for the timetabling for FE/HE, quality, communication with employers for the team. Deputy Safeguarding Lead and part of H&S Committee. First Aider responsibility.
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Erica Phelpstead - DHOC & Learner Services Manager
Day to day management of the Learner Services Team. Supporting learners and employers through the Apprenticeship journey. Specialising in the Levy and ESFA funding. Processing changes to programmes. Sharing responsibility as relevant to team members.
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Rosemary Hoyland - Finance Manager
Day to day management of the Finance Team. Providing and analysing financial information. Budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning. Overall responsibility payments/transfers/credits/ payroll operations. Overseeing the facilities function.
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Jake Weatherley - Training & Maintenance Manager
Responsible for the Skills Training offering – communicating with potential training delegates, co-ordinating delivery, training materials and follow up as relevant. Responsible for the day to day management of the GET Apprentices. Lead for Maintenance and H&S within the Workshop. Gaining experience of the Apprenticeship Standards and qualifications. Part of the H&S Committee, a First Aider and Lead Fire Marshal.
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Les Jones - EPA & Skills Manager
Overall management of the Practical Delivery Team. Lead responsibility for the End Point Assessment (EPA). Part of H&S Committee.
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Dan Hernon - Skills & Development Manager
Responsible for the day to day management and support of the Skills & Development Advisors in all aspects of their work. Lead IQA for the Skills & Development Team and supporting the Quality Lead with Assessor Awards and IQA for GET. Working with the Learner Services Team on new company visits/new Apprenticeships and training. Completing 1:1s and PDRs for the team. First Aider responsibility.
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Paul Smith – Senior Instructor
Responsible for the day to day running of the Workshop. Lead IQA responsibility for the Practical Delivery Team. Managing the budget, ordering tools, supplies, timetable planning for the team.
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Imogen Mustoe - Quality Manager
Responsible for ensuring GET adhere to the highest possible standards of quality and compliance, whilst closely monitoring learner progress through the robust and efficient implementation of GET’s quality strategy. Manage, develop, implement and drive forward quality improvements by monitoring and supporting staff performance indicators in line with Awarding and Regulatory bodies. Overall lead for the internal quality assurance process in accordance with awarding bodies and other regulatory bodies’ standards in order to ensure quality and effectiveness of qualifications attained.
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Jenny Roberts - Business Engagement Lead
Responsible for the administration of the learner journey from application, initial assessment through to completion and End Point Assessment.
Jenny’s main role is to lead on engagement with employers, learners and local partnerships; facilitating schools and careers events to increase awareness of GET and inspire budding Engineers.
Supports GET with social media marketing and digital online presence in order to reach out and update our employers and target audience.
ViewMeet The Senior Management Team
Warren Thomas - CEO
Warren became CEO in September 2021 having previously held the role of Operations Director. Overall responsibility for the day to day running of GET. Looking at what is over the horizon for GET and future planning. Attendance at DfE and IFATE meetings.
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Claire Spender - Academic Manager
Day to day management of the Academic Team. Responsible for the timetabling for FE/HE, quality, communication with employers for the team. Deputy Safeguarding Lead and part of H&S Committee. First Aider responsibility.
ViewErica Phelpstead - Learner Services Manager
Day to day management of the Learner Services Team. Supporting learners and employers through the Apprenticeship journey. Specialising in the Levy and ESFA funding. Processing changes to programmes. Sharing responsibility as relevant to team members.
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Rosemary Hoyland - Finance Manager
Day to day management of the Finance Team. Providing and analysing financial information. Budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning. Overall responsibility payments/transfers/credits/ payroll operations. Overseeing the facilities function.
ViewJake Weatherley - Training & Maintenance Manager
Responsible for the Skills Training offering – communicating with potential training delegates, co-ordinating delivery, training materials and follow up as relevant. Responsible for the day to day management of the GET Apprentices. Lead for Maintenance and H&S within the Workshop. Gaining experience of the Apprenticeship Standards and qualifications. Part of the H&S Committee, a First Aider and Lead Fire Marshal.
ViewLes Jones - Skills & Development Manager
Overall management of the Skills & Development Team and Practical Delivery Teams. Lead responsibility for the End Point Assessment (EPA). Part of H&S Committee.
ViewDan Hernon - Senior Skills & Development Advisor
Responsible for the day to day management and support of the Skills & Development Advisors in all aspects of their work. Lead IQA for the Skills & Development Team and supporting the Quality Lead with Assessor Awards and IQA for GET. Working with the Learner Services Team on new company visits/new Apprenticeships and training. Completing 1:1s and PDRs for the team. First Aider responsibility.
ViewPaul Smith – Senior Instructor
Responsible for the day to day running of the Workshop. Lead IQA responsibility for the Practical Delivery Team. Managing the budget, ordering tools, supplies, timetable planning for the team.
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Kevin Weatherley - Senior Instructor
Responsible for the day to day running of the Electrical/Electronic Workshop. Lead IQA responsibility for the Practical Delivery Team. Managing the budget, ordering tools, supplies, timetable planning for the team.
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Meet The Board Of Governors
Rob Grey - Chairperson
Rob is the Learning and Development Partner at Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, supporting all early careers programs and development of the wider workforce. Ontic are a globally trusted aerospace partner in supporting and supplying established aircraft parts to the world’s aerospace leaders. Rob was appointed a governor in January 2022.
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Arren Kinder - Vice Chairperson
Arren is the Managing Director at Safran Landing Systems MRO site in Gloucester. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Arren was appointed a governor in July 2019.
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Tristram Southgate - Governor
Tristram is the Managing Director of Majorlift Hydraulic Equipment Limited, an SME Based in Wickwar, Gloucestershire. Tristram was appointed a governor in June 2018.
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Ian Henderson - Governor
Ian is the Engineering Manager of Trelleborg in Tewkesbury. He is responsible for a team of production engineers and process technicians. Ian was appointed a governor in October 2019.
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Simon Biggs - Governor
Simon is the Early Careers Manager at Renishaw plc where he co-ordinates the Renishaw Education Outreach Programme and the Fabrication Development Centre, a dedicated STEM education centre for schools in the region. Simon was appointed a governor in August 2021.
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Jonathan Farrington - Governor
Jonathan is the Technical Manager at ABB Limited in Stonehouse. ABB manufacture analytical instrumentation for water quality analysis, electromagnetic flow meters and a small range of gas analysis products. Jonathan was appointed a governor in October 2022.
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Liam Marley - Governor
Liam is the Site Services and Continuous Improvement Manager at SPP Pumps who are a market leader in the manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and associated systems. Liam has worked at the main manufacturing site in Coleford for almost 28 years starting his career as a mechanical engineering apprentice. Liam was appointed a governor in September 2023.
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Matt Bailey - Governor
Matt is an Audit and Assurance Senior Manager, at a national firm of chartered accountants, Crowe U.K. LLP. He is based in Cheltenham and has experience working with engineering and manufacturing companies, charities, and education organisations. Matt was appointed a governor in July 2024.
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Jill Brearley - Independent Governor
Jill has retired from the position of HR Manager at ABB Limited. As a longstanding member of the board, Jill has agreed to become an independent director to utilise her knowledge and expertise going forward. Jill was appointed a governor in 1991.
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Jack Quinn - Governor
Jack is the HR Manager for Quickmach Engineering Ltd.
Quickmach is a sub-contract engineering manufacturer, with particular expertise in supplying intricate precision-machined components to the Aerospace, Medical and Oil & Gas industries. Jack was appointed a Governor in February 2025.
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Tristram Southgate - Chairperson
Tristram is the Managing Director of Majorlift Hydraulic Equipment Limited, an SME Based in Wickwar, Gloucestershire. Tristram was appointed a Director in June 2018.
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Tony Powell - Vice Chairperson
Tony has worked for Nortim Engineering for over 30 years and become the Owner and Managing Director 6 years ago.
Tony was appointed a Director in February 2019.
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Gary Miller - Director
Gary is the Training and Development Manager at Borgwarner Technologies. Borgwarner deliver sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market to create a cleaner future for all. Gary was appointed a director in 2015.
ViewArren Kinder - Director
Arren is the Managing Director at Safran Landing Systems MRO site in Gloucester. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Arren was appointed a Director in July 2019.
ViewIan Henderson - Director
Ian is the Engineering Manager of Trelleborg in Tewkesbury. He is responsible for a team of Production Engineers and Process Technicians. Ian was appointed a director in October 2019.
ViewSimon Biggs - Director
Simon is the Early Careers Manager at Renishaw plc where he co-ordinates the Renishaw Education Outreach Programme and the Fabrication Development Centre, a dedicated STEM Education Centre for schools in the region. Simon was appointed a Director in August 2021.
ViewRob Grey - Director
Rob is the Operations Training Partner at Moog Aircraft Group in Tewekesbury. Moog is an american-based deisgner and manufacturer of electric, electro-hydraulic and hydraulic motion controls and systems for applications in Aerospace, Defence, Industrial and Medical Devices. Rob was appointed a director in January 2022.
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Helen Gardiner - Director
Helen is the global HR Director for Ontic based in Cheltenham. Ontic is a leading manufacturer of OEM pedigree parts and a provider of MRO services for established aircraft in the commercial, military, business, and rotorcraft markets. Helen was appointed a Director in October 2022.
ViewJonathan Farrington - Director
Jonathan is the Technical Manager at ABB Limited in Stonehouse. ABB manufacture analytical instrumentation for water quality analysis, electromagnetic flow meters and a small range of gas analysis products. Jonathan was appointed a Director in October 2022.
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Guy Biggin - Director
Guy Biggin is a Partner at a national firm of chartered accountants, Crowe Clark Whitehill. He is based in Cheltenham and has considerable experience in audit and risk management as well as governance, trading activities and other issues. Guy was appointed in February 2015.
ViewJill Brearley - Independent Director
Jill has retired from the position of HR Manager at ABB Limited. As a longstanding member of the board, Jill has agreed to become an Independent Director to utilise her knowledge and expertise going forward. Jill was appointed a Director in 1991.
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"Apprenticeships are, in my opinion, invaluable to any organisation. They create the talent pipelines of the future... The turnaround of their assessment results is exceptional, which enables us to progress our own recruitment processes more quickly and efficiently... We'd recommend them because they are passionate in what they do, in what they're delivering. They are always supportive. They are always available to give guidance and support in any issues we may have."
Catherine Lloyd, Training & Development Manager Renishaw