About Mahdi… Despite a trade in civil engineering, a master’s degree in Construction Project Management and site manager roles in construction, Mahdi Lorchi strived for more! He was looking for a career that was in tune with his strengths. Mahdi had learnt that he thrived in environments that demanded accuracy, attention to detail, and …
IACS Ltd, a leading provider of quality assurance and control services to the energy sector, has been shortlisted in the Best Family Business category at the Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2025. This award recognises IACS as a proud second-generation family business, with siblings Ross and Laura Hewitt taking over the running of the company …
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About Ged… When Ged Ashcroft left school, he fell into whatever work he could get. Roofing, packing boxes and fence paneling all featured on his roster until a chance reference to an apprenticeship changed his outlook, and his life! School life for Ged was a bit of a struggle until he was diagnosed with …
Maths was Cole’s favourite subject at school, but the numbers just didn’t add up when he embarked on his level three accountancy apprenticeship. While he enjoyed the way of learning, the office environment and the limited progression plan just weren’t for him! So, Cole set out to find an apprenticeship that suited him. …
IACS Ltd, the leading inspection, engineering, and testing consultancy, specialising in pipelines and backed by expertise in non-destructive testing (NDT) services, has appointed Gemma Coombs to the role of Finance Manager. Gemma, an experienced finance manager with a reputation for developing efficient finance teams and supporting businesses as they scale up, will be responsible for …
Valentin Craciun was not new to pipelines when he began his apprenticeship with IACS; rather than inspecting them, he’d been lifting them on nationally significant infrastructure projects, which is where his ambition for his future rose. “My career began on railways and construction sites. I was self-employed and spent most of my working days driving …
IACS Training & Education (IACS T&E) is celebrating a standout evening at the Greater Manchester Skills Awards 2025, after being named SME of the Year and seeing cohort 1 apprentice Gerrard Ashcroft awarded Apprentice of the Year (Level 2/3). The awards recognise excellence across Greater Manchester’s further education and skills sector, shining a spotlight …
Harrison always knew university wasn’t the route for him. Keen to get stuck into the working world, he originally started an apprenticeship in an office-based role. While there were promises of a degree, it never materialised – so he decided to explore something new. Thanks to his mum, a careers advisor, that opportunity came through …
The investment and commitment that IACS Ltd has made in its people has been endorsed by peers and clients at the inaugural Gas Industry Awards, where IACS received the ‘Investment in People’ accolade for its pioneering apprenticeship. The awards, which were delivered by the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) in partnership with the …
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to put the spotlight on mental wellbeing and how to look after our mental health. This year’s campaign is focused on ‘community’. According to the Mental Health Foundation, the team behind this important awareness campaign, “being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health …
