Two years ago, Kairo Anthony joined Watkins as a brand new apprentice at our Excel site. Last week, he was named Level 2 BSE Installer Apprentice of 2026 by Choice Training, recognising him as the standout Level 2 Building Services Engineering installer in their cohort.
The recognition is at the national programme level. Choice Training works with construction and building services employers across the UK, marking a single outstanding apprentice per category each year. Kairo’s certificate arrived alongside an invitation to the awards ceremony on Friday 17 July, held at the Ted Hardy Suite, Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club.
Two years of consistent hard work. Impeccable timekeeping. A genuine appetite for learning the trade, not just clocking through it. Kairo has worked predominantly alongside Matt Cook, one of our experienced Watkins Engineers, who has provided patient guidance and on-site training throughout.
“I appreciate it very much. And I’m very thankful for all the help Watkins have given me throughout the years.”
Kairo Anthony, on being told he had won the award and that Watkins is putting him forward for Level 3
It is not the first time Kairo has been recognised. Earlier this year he picked up Watkins’ internal Apprentice of the Month award, presented by Helen (pictured above). A smaller moment, but one that pointed to where this was heading. Talent like Kairo’s tends to show up in local recognitions before it shows up in national ones.
“This is a fantastic achievement for Kairo, and one that reflects both his talent and dedication. Awards like this don’t happen by chance. They are the result of consistent effort and a genuine commitment to excellence. We couldn’t be prouder.”
Roy Lovelock, HSEQ, CSR & Watkins Academy Director
We’ve watched Kairo putting in fantastic effort over the last two years, and it’s great to see other people noticing it too!
Kairo moves up to Level 3 with Choice Training in September. 📅
Helen and Roy will be there at the ceremony on 17 July to cheer him on. 🎉
