A Week at Lomax: Mason's Work Experience Journey

At Lomax, we believe work experience should be more than just observing from the sidelines. It should give young people the opportunity to get involved, build confidence, develop practical skills, and gain a genuine understanding of what working life is really like.

Recently, we welcomed year 10 student Mason to the team for a week of work experience after being contacted by his school. Across five days, Mason experienced different areas of the business, spending most of his time with our marketing department while also gaining an insight into the administration and training teams. From supporting day-to-day marketing activities to seeing how different departments work together, he quickly embraced every opportunity and showed a real enthusiasm for learning.

We're always proud to support the next generation by providing meaningful workplace experiences, and it was fantastic to see Mason grow in confidence as the week progressed.

Here's what Mason had to say about his time at Lomax:

“My time at Lomax during my year 10 work experience has been phenomenal, I had 5 days here and the moment I arrived on the work grounds, everyone made me feel welcome and immersed in everything, making me feel comfortable for any task and even just getting involved. On my first day I completed admin tasks and observed training sessions, which gave me a keen insight into how the company works daily.

For the rest of my work experience I spent the rest of my time with the marketing team creating websites, sat in on marketing meetings and learned how ideas are developed into campaigns. Witnessing the planning and teamwork that goes into promoting the company was one of the greatest parts of my experience not just because I know how it works but also because I had a part in it. Everyone was approachable and supported any needs I had which helped me gain confidence and develop new skills.

One thing that really stood out to me was how every single department works together to make sure the business runs smoothly. From the administrative staff to the trainers and the marketing team, every single person had a significant role in creating a positive experience for learners and visitors. All of this helped improve my communication, organisation, and digital skills all while giving me a greater understanding at what its like working in a professional environment.

Overall, my week at Lomax was fantastic and I would like to thank everyone for making me feel so apart of the team. If I were to suggest one thing for improvement it would be to provide work experience students with a short timetable, so they know what to expect each day. Apart from that I would highly recommend Lomax Training to anyone looking for a supportive, enjoyable, and exciting apprenticeship placement (if you want to get into this range of work), or even for a work experience like me.”

We would like to thank Mason for all his hard work and positive attitude throughout the week. It was a pleasure having him as part of the team, and we wish him every success in the future. If you're interested in learning more about work experience opportunities at Lomax or would like to discuss how we can support your school or students in their next career steps, we'd love to hear from you.