b'IWIED 2023Annie McGhee I started my journey at Kelly Group just over a year ago as a new-to-field engineer on the CityFibre contract and now I am a fully qualified telecoms engineer. Previously I worked as a team leader for a security company which involved sitting in the office from 9 to 5 and being available for our teams on the phone 24/7. I felt like I wanted to change my career path, for something which is a lot more hands-on and an environment where I have the opportunity to prove myself. One of my family members has already had a successful career at Kelly Group as an engineer and when he was telling me about his day-to-day activities, I felt like I should give it a try. Im glad I was successful with my application because I ended up loving my job. At first, entering the training facility I felt a little intimidated being the only female trainee within our group. Shortly, I realised it was all for nothing because all trainers and fellow trainee engineers were very supportive ever since day 1. I am continuously trying to improve my skills as an engineer and establish a successful career by becoming a step-up team leader. My advice for females who are thinking about taking up a career in engineering is, dont be scared to give it a go. There are loads of people around you who will support you on your journey every step of the way. Renae Buttler I started my journey at Kelly Group in October 2021 as a Dispatcher working on our Openreach contract and I recently joined the plant team as a Plant Hire Administrator. I decided to start a career within the telecommunication industry due to a family members recommendation who was working for Kelly Group at the time. What makes my job enjoyable is the variety of tasks and the opportunity to get to know people within our business. Our team supports our engineer workforce by ordering warehouse stock ensuring we have uniforms and top-quality equipment available so they can complete their job smoothly and safely. We also complete maintenance and service on electrical equipment ensuring that all equipment within stores is kept in top shape and ready for our engineers. My advice for women who would like to pursue a career within the industry is simply to put your best foot forward. There are plenty of support channels within the business to ensure your success. Leyean De Souza I joined Kelly Group in April, 2023 as a Plant Administrator. Ive had previous experience as an admin in the technology industry, therefore this position opened up a whole new world for me within the telecommunications industry. My role contributes to the safety of our engineers by ensuring they have all the necessary equipment available to complete their jobs safely. I am also involved in the plant hire process where we prioritise a safety check of all functions before theyre picked up by engineers ensuring it is in top shape and safe for use. My advice for other females considering a career within the telecommunications industry is just to go for it. I had plenty of support from my team when I joined and I have a strong support system if I need advice. Holly McDermotI joined Kelly Group as a Fibre Engineer working on our CityFibre contract a year ago. Before joining the Group, I was a vehicle maintenance technician. Ive known quite a few people who were working for Kelly Group at the time, and they were all extremely happy with their experience, so I decided to apply for the position. Im glad I explored the opportunity because it is the best job I ever had. I travelled down to Nuneaton from Scotland for my training. Our national trainers as well as fellow trainees were all extremely supportive and our training journey was a very positive experience. During my time as an engineer, I developed many skills that I didnt have before and made life-long friends at the company. My advice for those women who are considering engineering as a career path is to go for it! It is a journey that you need to experience for yourself, but you wont be able to decide if it is right for you without giving it an opportunity. Nobody treats me differently, and I am happy to see more and more females joining our workforce every week.The Networker Summer 2023 17.'