A young Engineer at a Hitchin bus operator has been hailed as one of Britain's best at a glitzy awards ceremony in London.

Stagecoach East's Ryan Crick won the Best Newcomer Award at the Stagecoach Excellence Awards.

Ryan is a vehicle technician, whose role is to carry out routine maintenance and repairs on the operator's modern fleet of buses.

Since joining the bus operator, Stagecoach say that Ryan has consistently demonstrated a remarkable commitment to learning and growth, while eagerly diving into new tasks and projects, showing a willingness to adapt and contribute to the team's success.

Considering Ryan's success, engineering manager Peter Collins, said: "Since joining our team, he has made an outstanding impression with his dedication, enthusiasm, and positive attitude.

"Ryan is a real inspiration and I hope that he will inspire more young people, who have an interest in engineering, to learn their trade here at Stagecoach East.

"His positive attitude and collaborative nature have had a significant impact on team morale.

"His ability to foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork has been invaluable in creating a positive work environment for everyone."

Earlier this month, Stagecoach East earned recognition as an Apprenticeships Top 50 employer, 2023 and ranked 42nd in the national league tables identifying England's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2023.

The award was presented by Tony Cockcroft, Asset Management Director of Stagecoach, at a gala dinner held at the London Transport Museum in London.