Committee in place to tackle industry demand for trained generator engineers.
AMPS has taken a major step toward addressing the industry-wide shortage of Generator Maintenance and Repair Engineers with the creation of its first dedicated Training Committee. Members have consistently raised concerns about the lack of new talent entering the sector and the absence of a formal, recognised, training pathway; issues compounded by challenges such as nonrecognition under key permit schemes like CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
The new committee brings together representatives from across the membership: Lisa Wilshaw (Greenshields JCB), Russ Evans (Ingram Installations), Paul Brickman (Crestchic), and Nick Crane (Wernick Power), supported by the AMPS Chair (Louise Hazel), Director General Alan Beech and Council Member Chris Caldwell.
The group is already exploring collaboration opportunities with EGSA (see article on page 5), whose established generator technician training programmes could form the foundation of an AMPS-accredited course. An initial visit to Blackpool & The Fylde College has kicked off a review of suitable delivery partners, with a
clear focus on accessibility for both member companies and new entrants to the sector.
EUROPGEN has also signalled its support and is keen to offer the future AMPS training to its European membership.
AMPS aims to have significant progress in place this year – moving toward an accredited programme that sets industry standards, improves recruitment, supports career development, and strengthens the global profile of generator technicians.
