South West house builder Summerfield Homes has promoted a young employee to assistant site manager just weeks after completing his apprenticeship.
Miles Broughton studied engineering after leaving school but discovered a passion for construction after helping his father with carpentry. This led him to approach the Taunton based developer Summerfield who agreed to support him through an apprenticeship. 
While attending Bridgwater and Taunton College one day a week, Miles spent the remaining four days gaining hands-on experience on various housing sites.
His strong work ethic impressed his Summerfield supervisors, who gave him increasing amounts of responsibility throughout his training.
Now having completed his apprenticeship, Miles is looking forward to this next step in his career and says he would highly recommend others to consider this route into a construction career.
“This has been a great way to learn, gaining experience while working towards a qualification,” said Miles. “I enjoy the fact that every day is different and am grateful for the support I have received from my work colleagues.”
Throughout his apprenticeship Miles worked on several Summerfield developments including Carrots Farm in North Petherton, Liddymore Park in Watchet and Killams Park in Taunton. He now aims to advance his career through further management roles and opportunities.
Summerfield Group Managing Director, James Holyday, said: “Miles has shown real commitment throughout his apprenticeship. His promotion to assistant site manager is well deserved and we have confidence in his future with us.”
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