OAL SME Regional Winner of Apprenticeship Employer of the Year!

We’re pleased to have been named the OAL SME Regional Winner of Apprenticeship Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeships and Skills Awards 2026.

The award recognises employers that are committed to developing apprentices and creating opportunities for the next generation of talent. At FAIRFIELDS, apprentices are an important part of our team, gaining practical experience, developing their skills and contributing to real engineering, ICT and business projects.

We’re proud of the progress our apprentices make throughout their time with us, supported by colleagues across the business who share their knowledge, provide guidance and help them build their careers.

Daniel Matthews, our Apprenticeship Coordinator, and Elijah Mangnall, one of our engineering apprentices, attended today’s ceremony to collect the award on behalf of FAIRFIELDS.

We’ll now represent the region at the National Finals on 25 November 2026

Fingers crossed for the next stage!