Date started at MPCT July 2006 Experience

Pete served as part of the Royal Green Jackets and was posted to a variety of locations including the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Kenya and Fiji, the latter as part of the British Army Recruiting Group selecting candidates from Fiji for the British Army. On Operations, Pete spent 3 years in Northern Ireland and was presented with a Mention in Dispatches as part of his teams’ actions in August 1992.

Upon joining MPCT in 2006, Pete began as an Instructor at MPC Cardiff before becoming the Lead Instructor in Wrexham and has progressed through the Company since then.

As well as having a physical training background, Pete is an avid exercise enthusiast and has taken part in a variety of endurance challenges to raise money for local charities. Pete feels that the mark of a good society is what we do for the most vulnerable within it to make their lives better. Pete is extremely proud to be part of MPCT, supporting young people in their career progression, and finds it extremely rewarding.

"The most rewarding part of the job is seeing learners progress within their chosen career, I enjoy helping them with any barriers they need to overcome and it gives me a sense of pride to see them develop into professional and focused young people."

Pete Leak

Experience

After leaving school Charles attended College, Gaining his Level 3 in Adventure Sports. Following this he worked as an Activity Instructor.

Charles then joined the British Army and served within the 1st Bn Welsh Guards, completing various exercises and an operational tour of Afghanistan.

Whilst in the last year of his Army Service he gained a Level 2 in Fitness Instructing and Level 3 in Personal Training. Charles is responsible for managing the centre but he also supports the regional operations manager, Pete Leak.

Date started at MPCT 2020 Experience

Amanda left school and was pushed into an engineering apprenticeship at Bentley where she served her time then joined the RAF.
Amanda Completed 6years service as a Survival Equipment Fitter.
Retrained as a secondary teacher in the early 2000's.

During her spare time Amanda is and outdoor instructor, working with several schools organising and running their Duke of Edinburgh award schemes.