Author: Ana Maximiano

CASE STUDY: Fostering Young Talent
Wryde Croft Wind Farm, near Peterborough, England

“I can use the experience I’ve gained here to help me progress my career”

Callum Brooks is 20 years old, and was contracted to work on RES’ Wryde Croft Wind early in the construction phase. Callum hopes that by doing a good job he will secure a more long-term position with main contractors R G Carters, who are based in the area. He is attracted by the good training programme Carters offer, and the opportunities for progression.
Callum was born and bred in Emneth, near Wisbech – just over 10 miles from the Wryde Croft site. After leaving school at sixteen, he signed up for an apprenticeship with the National Construction College.
He demonstrated a real aptitude and won a NCC Eco Operator Award at the age of 17.
At Wryde Croft he is responsible for various jobs across the site, including operating plant machinery, yard management and making sure his colleagues have the right paperwork for briefings on site.

Callum says: “Wryde Croft is the first wind farm project I’ve worked on and it has given me fantastic hands-on experience. I know I’ve been given a great opportunity and hope I can use the experience I’ve gained here to help me progress my career.”
Tracy Scott, RES Project Manager, says:
“RES is committed to employing local people and companies wherever possible to support the local economy near our projects. Encouraging young talent like Callum helps to ensure that the skills and services which the renewables industry will need in the future are being nurtured.”

Wryde Croft Wind Farm—Fast Facts
No. of turbines	13
Homes equivalent	15,000+
Community benefits	£130,000pa
Local economic benefits	£6 million+