KREDIT SPOTLIGHT – LEWIS THOMSON
Our latest KRedit student, Lewis, shared his experience after completing a work experience placement in our steel and sheet metal workshops. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Lewis; I’m 17 years old and have recently left school. I am currently sitting my S5 exams at Ellon Academy. I’ve been […]
KR Group reflects on 18-month partnership with men’s mental health charity Men in Mind
We are proud to reflect on the impact and achievements of our 18-month partnership with Men in Mind, which has now come to a close. Over the course of this collaboration, we’ve been grateful for the opportunity to work together in support of their meaningful support to others, and we look back on the partnership […]
KR Group supporting local school ahead of exams
KR Group are proud to have supported St Machar Academy by providing study packs for senior pupils ahead of their upcoming SQA exams. Our KRedit student, Lucy, took on this project. Read her blog below. Hi, my name is Lucy Duncan, and I am 16 years old. In my spare time, I do contemporary and […]
KRedit Spotlight – Sam Murray
We are highlighting another of our fantastic young people! Sam has been working at KR since last summer as part of our KRedit program to gain some experience and has found an interest in all things mechanics! Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Sam […]
KRedit Spotlight – David Kennard
We are shining the spotlight on another of our amazing juniors, David. David has been working at KR since summer 2025 and has been really enjoying gaining some great experience for the future. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is David and I am 15 […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hamish Twine
We are highlighting another fantastic student, Hamish, who has been completing a 12-week construction work experience programme with us. Hamish has worked across the company in our workshops and yard based in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Hamish and I am […]
KRedit Foundation Apprentice Spotlight – Ivans
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting young people, we recently caught up with Ivans after he successfully completed his Foundation Apprenticeship placement with us through our KRedit programme. During his time here, he gained valuable experience across a range of departments. This helped to broaden his knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hannah Douglas
Hannah has been gaining valuable office experience with KR Group since July 2025 through our KRedit programme. She returns during school holidays to continue building her skills and developing her knowledge of the workplace. We caught up with Hannah to hear about what she’s learned so far, what she enjoys most, and her ambitions for […]
National Apprenticeship Week Interview: Ryan Buchan
We’re proud to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople at KR Group. In this interview, we catch up with Ryan Buchan, one of our welding and fabricating apprentices, who shares his journey so far – from choosing an apprenticeship to gaining hands-on experience working on major projects and learning from our experienced team. Tell […]