Locations

Pete Leak

Joined 2006

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

Charles Weaver

Joined 2019

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.

Sam Powell

Joined 2020

I joined the company in 2020 and have loved taking on this new role as it’s the perfect balance of military and civilian life. Having served in the army for 6 years as a part of the 1st Queens Dragoon Guards and transferred to the Royal Yeomanry Reserve Unit where I still maintain progression within the forces and strengthen my skill set.

I participated in a number of overseas exercises including Kenya, California and Germany in my time as a regular solider. Adventure training and sport was a key part of my time also representing the regiment in rugby, athletics and Nordic skiing.

I see the training programme within the college as key stepping stone into creating stronger more confident individuals ready for all walks of life giving them the opportunity to become capable young adults.