Eight new apprentices have started work this month with Mears in Neath Port Talbot. The social housing repairs and maintenance provider was originally looking to take on six local apprentices but after being inundated with applications, managed to whittle it down to eight outstanding applicants. The new apprentices will be working on Mears’ contract with NPT Homes and will train to be plumbers, plasterers and carpenters. The apprentices will spend one day a week at Ne...