One of the largest multi-trade construction companies operating in Essex, Allied Construction operates in an industry sector where up-to-date qualifications, standards and knowledge are vital to the safe and successful operation of the business. The company has embraced Apprenticeships and currently has six employees undertaking an Apprenticeship. A combination of college based training at Prospect College and on the job training alongside experienced staff allows their apprentices to develop technical as well as personal skills.
Allied Construction puts training at the heart of its operations, continually looking for new recruits to train and ensuring its employees maintain their industry knowledge. The focus on Apprenticeships and high quality industry specific training allows the company to have a fresh approach; training is conducted at college on day release, but also on the job with apprentices working alongside skilled staff. This develops a team spirit and high morale and allows the company to deliver bespoke training into their own policies and procedures.
The company sees training as a necessity, not a luxury and believes it is important to maintain an ongoing assessment of the internal training needs whilst anticipating the changes in the external environment that will dictate new skills and knowledge that apprentices may need to embrace.
Benefits
Allied Construction’s focus on Apprenticeships as a key training route has seen them benefit from:
- Structured training framework
- Improved team collaboration
- Improved morale
- Increased productivity
- Effective filling of skills gaps
- Considerably lower recruitment costs
- Low staff turnover
- Implementation of a training route for future skills development
The future
Allied Construction is an award winning employer that is committed to staff development. Working in the construction sector, the company recognises the need to continually update skills levels and to ensure that future skills gaps are addressed now. To this end, they are proactively promoting Apprenticeships to their staff and are continually encouraging applications from potential apprentices.
The company is adamant that it is essential to maintain a positive attitude towards recruitment and training, particularly during tough economic times. They see training, particularly through Apprenticeships, as an essential investment in the future of the company and the future of the construction industry.With a constant flow of new apprentices and existing trainees developing their skills and being promoted within the company, Allied Construction has developed a highly skilled workforce that is constantly benefitting from updated industry knowledge combined with practical on the job training.