Wed 8th February 12:43pm
Specialist Manufacturer Sees Business Growth
Hospital Metalcraft, a manufacturer of hospital equipment based in Blandford has seen substantial and continued business growth despite the recession. Managing Director Stuart Davis puts part of his company’s success down to a well planned corporate training programme, supported by The Bournemouth and Poole College.
The company, which is the largest employer in Blandford outside the MoD has been reaping the benefits of strong order books, able to maintain its staffing levels and invest in staff development and training.
Mr Davis said, “We believe in developing our teams, giving them the skills they need to be effective in their job, progress and move our company forward. The Bournemouth and Poole College has taken the time to understand our business and have helped us identify and plan a progressive training pyramid.”
The company’s values are to identify strengths and promote from within. This is supported by their training programme and continual development of staff. All tiers of staff have been involved in the training programme which is why Paul Start, Head of Business Continuity believes it has been a success. “It was hard to establish a training programme at first, however at senior management level it is accepted that to help us to reach our vision, mission and values we have to invest in our staff and training. In tough economic times, we are proud to be able to maintain our workforce and share in the success of this company.”
Being manufacturing based, members of the team have taken part in Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) and IOSH Safety courses. The BIT training has allowed many of their team to get more involved with other areas of the business and take greater charge of their own working space, recommending efficiencies and improvements.
Colin Kempster, Cell Leader is on the BIT training and enthuses, “The course gives you a real insight to your working practices and we have seen the benefits already. We work in project groups and are advised and guided by the trainer. At the end we can present the improvements to the Managing Director.”
The training was planned and organised through The College’s Business Enterprise team, a bespoke service to employers and businesses. The Business Enterprise team are able to provide bespoke training packages and can help identify any concessions or grants available to support workplace training. For a no-obligation consultation please call 01202 205500.
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