ESS Offshore and Remote – Modern Apprenticeship Case Study

Daniel started his career in catering, working at a young age as a hotel manager before going offshore with ESS at 19 years old. He started as a steward, taking a vacancy that was available at the time, on what was an initial 6-month contract. Early in the contract, Daniel found himself with different opportunities, working first as a butcher and then as a chef, something that felt right given his initial training as a chef when he first left school.

We asked Daniel why he decided to do the Modern Apprenticeship in management. He said “I am keen to learn, and I am interested in learning. I want to develop the skills that I need to keep doing my job well and to grow as a manager in this role and in any future roles.” The Modern Apprenticeship programme is delivered in Scotland by Polaris Learning on behalf of Compass Group UK & Ireland. Compass Group UK & Ireland are the world’s largest multi-national food contract service company, providing high quality, competent people such as Daniel, to their clients.