A man who started his career as a Lincoln College apprentice has been appointed director of Lincolnshire construction firm.
For what started out as an apprenticeship back in 1988 at the age of just 18, Richard Shaw has climbed the career ladder to become a director of Lindum&apos;s Building Maintenance Services section.
Mr Shaw joined the firm on a Government Youth Training Scheme.
He trained as a joiner and completed an apprenticeship through Lincoln College before working in the Lindum joinery division with a team of experienced craftsmen for six years.
Richard then moved over to the BMS division, where he worked in a variety of roles, including site foreman and contracts manager.
During his career at Lindum, Richard has overseen many projects, including the new Richmond Medical Centre in North Hykeham, the redevelopment of the OneNK Centre and the installation of a new reception at the Usher Art Gallery.
His directorship was approved at the recent Group Executive Board meeting on Friday, January 26.
Richard, who lives in North Hykeham with his wife Kathryn and daughters Caitlin, 14, and Kerrin, 7, grew up around Lincoln.
He attended Branston School and Community College and worked briefly in a window manufacturing factory before joining Lindum.
He said: “When I joined the company, I didn’t ever think I would be here 29 years later.
"In fact, I wasn’t sure I’d even get the job as I’d failed woodwork at school.
Richard is a member of the Lindum ‘Sock Club’, which is made up of past and present employees who have given at least 25 years of service to the business.
Gary Headland, chief executive of Lincoln College Group said: “Richard has shown what successes can be achieved in a career, which begins with an apprenticeship, for those that show commitment and passion in industry.