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Our Corporate Partners

Investing in the Next How did you become interested in the Security
Industry?

In my previous roles, I worked for a company that
installed ovens and dishwashers, this is where
I first got involved with electrics and enjoyed
Generation the variety of work that came with working
with electrics. I originally wanted to complete
an electrician apprenticeship and came across
Monatrix which required products to be wired up
meaning I could get to use some of the skills I had
previously gained in my last role.
Monatrix Limited CEO and Co-Founder, How was your first week?

Paul Gillings discusses what his
company is doing to develop the Next My first week was spent on a large building site
for which Monatrix have the security contract. I
Generation of Security Engineers. thoroughly enjoyed it and was able to install an
intruder detector by the end of the week.

So far, what have you worked on?

I’ve worked on many bespoke projects for Monatrix
It’s well known that the security industry has an issue with attracting new and young talent to the industry. and have had the privilege to work with some of
A problem that the industry has faced since before the pandemic. the most well-known brands in the industry and
I’m looking forward to working with Monatrix’s
Unfortunately, there is no quick resolution to this issue and will require businesses across the industry to preferred suppliers and undergoing manufacturing
work with companies like The Security Institute, to highlight and showcase the possibilities of our industry training. When I saw a Gallagher Access Door
to young people. Controller 6000 wired up, I was fascinated knowing
that each wire had an important role to play.
In the mean time there are a number of things that we can do to ensure that we attract and retain new
talent, including building strategic relationships with local communities and schools, developing a career What are you hoping to get out of your
progression plan, offering a strong benefits package, and providing training and development. apprenticeship?
Monatrix are committed to supporting and developing our existing employees and introducing and I am excited to learn more about the security
supporting new and young talent in our field. industry and how to install a variety of security
systems. It will take me about three years to
As part of our ongoing efforts to onboard new talent, we have decided to hire apprentices. complete the NVQ I’m doing, but I’m sure I’ll gain a
great deal of experience along the way and end up
Our first Apprentice, Will Dutton, began working with Monatrix back in November 2021 and started his with a level 3 NVQ.
apprenticeship in February 2021. Will is enrolled in a security systems Level 3 apprenticeship NVQ which
will be completed over a three-year period.

Each quarter, Monatrix will maintain a section in the Security Institute Quarterly magazine with Will’s
Apprenticeship progress.

Name: Will Dutton
Age: 19
Job: Trainee Security Engineer
Company: Monatrix Limited
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Security Systems NVQ
Apprenticeship Start Date: Feb 2021

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