MPB Structures is proud to celebrate the journey of Taylor Humphreys, who joined our team in January 2025. Through his hard work and dedication, Taylor quickly grew from a supported intern into a confident and capable member of the site team during his placement. Taylor’s story is a powerful testament to his personal drive and the success of MPB’s partnership with DFN Project Search.
DFN Project Search is a national charity dedicated to helping young people with learning difficulties or autism secure meaningful employment through supported internships. Taylor joined this programme wanting to do something practical and was given an opportunity to work at one of our sites.
He began his 12-week work experience by first meeting with Project Manager Niall O’Reilly to go over site rules and PPE requirements. He then passed his CSCS test on the first try and got straight to work.
Initially, Taylor was placed with the MPB team and tasked with handling and scanning rebar, muck-away, and delivery tickets. He also took control of the material logs, a critical task that proved to be a “big help” to the site team by keeping concise, up-to-date records for client reporting and tracking.
Growing with the Team
As Taylor’s confidence grew, his responsibilities expanded. He was given new tasks, which he has “taken in his stride”. His role grew to include:
- F45 Site Inspections: Going onto the worksite to get updates from managers on project progression, including lifting equipment, small tools, and excavation areas.
- Site Inventory: Conducting checks on tools and machinery, matching serial numbers, and reporting any missing equipment.
- Site Signage: Assisting with making and placing correct signage around the site.
A Valued Contribution
Taylor capped off his experience by giving a presentation to his project manager and DFN advisors about his progression, demonstrating just how much he has learned.
Throughout his placement, Taylor’s contribution has “massively” helped the team’s workload. His diligent handling of these admin-heavy responsibilities has taken a “considerable task off the site team”, allowing them to focus on other important aspects of their jobs. Most recently, he assisted in preparing social value training for toolbox talks, a vital safety task that involved processing over 1,000 names.
His colleagues have noted his “good work effort” and remarked that his confidence has “grown twofold” during his time with us.
In a presentation reflecting on his journey, Taylor thanked “Niall O’Reilly and MPB for helping me during my time in employment in MPB”. MPB is proud to have supported Taylor on this part of his career journey and looks forward to seeing his continued growth and success in the future.
