We were delighted to host another event this week to honour our exceptional apprentices' accomplishments and dedication. We had the pleasure of welcoming back motivational speaker, Jason Anker MBE, and distributed recognition awards to a number of our apprentices. Many congratulations to all award-winning apprentices: Northern Division: Passionate – Sam Walstow, Collaborative – Tom Davis, Respectful – Harry Bowman, Shining Star – Sienna Pryor, Safety Superstar – Matt Stabler, Best Newcomer – Emma Robson. Central Division: Passionate – Louis Grant, Collaborative – Kirsten Heath, Respectful – Niall Prince, Shining Star – Nathan Daniels, Safety Superstar – Kyle Vickers, Best Newcomer – Eve Downs Sharon Jarvis, our Learning & Development Manager said: "In today's continuously evolving job market, apprenticeships play an invaluable role in bridging the gap between education and practical experience. At Gleeson, we take immense pride in celebrating the achievements of our Apprentices through our Apprenticeship Programme, recognising their significant contributions to individual growth and our overall success. The awards ceremony has served as a wonderful platform to acknowledge their efforts and celebrate their individual accomplishments, which we are greatly proud of."
Yesterday, we hosted an event to recognise our exceptional apprentices' outstanding achievements and hard work! During the event, we had the privilege of welcoming an inspirational speaker, Jason Anker MBE, who faced life-altering injuries after a decision he made on a construction site at the age of 24. Jason shared the profound impact that choice had on his life, family, friends, and his mental well-being with our cohort of apprentices. Jason, as an advocate for the 'No Falls Charity,' passionately narrated his experience of a fall from a height incident in 1993 that left him wheelchair-bound. He expressed: “Through my story, I aim to inspire ‘Early Talent’ coming into the industry to make the right choices around Wellbeing and Health & Safety in construction. I would also like to thank Sharon Jarvis for inviting me along to the Gleeson Apprentice Awards Ceremony to share my story and inspire the future generation”. This week coincides with No Falls Week and Mental Health Week, providing the perfect opportunity for Jason to share his story of resilience and advocacy. #NoFallsWeek #MentalHealthWeek #Apprentices #GleesonHomes
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Darren Howell as our new Regional Managing Director for Tess Valley, Tyne and Wear. With over 40 years of industry experience, Darren brings a wealth of experience to the role and joined Gleeson in May 2023 as our Group Construction Director. Under Darren’s leadership, we are confident the region will continue to grow and deliver high quality, affordable homes, with our customers at the heart of everything we do. To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/e2JQEZkU hashtag#gleesonhomes hashtag#rightwhereyoubelong hashtag#housebuilding hashtag#northeast hashtag#tyneandwear hashtag#teesvalley
At Gleeson, we’re passionate about supporting the professional development of our people, and last week, we were delighted to see more of our colleagues from across the business successfully pass their qualifications 👏 Congratulations to Tom Davis, who has recently been promoted to Payroll Administrator following the completion of his Level 3 Business Administrator qualification, where he was awarded with distinction. On achieving this milestone, Tom commented: “I am grateful to Gleeson for giving me the opportunity to complete my apprenticeship studies. It has given me a fantastic qualification as well as knowledge in payroll as well. I would recommend doing a Gleeson apprenticeship to up-and-coming talent.” Sam Harpin Rhodes, Head of Payroll, added: “I could not be prouder of Tom; this is a huge achievement. Tom has worked so hard throughout his apprenticeship and has become a crucial member of the team. His attention to detail along with his witty humour shines throughout everything that he does. Well done Tom and very well deserved.” Congratulations to Neil Whitford, Assistant Site Manager, on completing and passing his Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision through the NHBC, awarded distinction. Chris Nother, Contracts Manager, visited our Rainsborough Park development to present Neil with his certificate and commented: “I know how hard Neil has worked to achieve this award with distinction and I'm very proud of him.” hashtag#gleesonhomes hashtag#apprentices
Wayne Sutton, Regional Managing Director for East Yorkshire, Sharon Jarvis, Learning and Development Manager and Alice Best, Head of Organisational Development, all attended the grand opening of the NHBC Training Hub in Cambridge, inaugurated by HRH The Princess Royal where she unveiled a commemorative plaque, marking the official opening. We take pride in our collaborative partnership with the NHBC with our recent cohort of Bricklaying apprentices utilising the NHBC training facility in Hull since its opening in October 2023. Wayne Sutton expressed his delight, saying, “Attending the official opening of the new NHBC Training Hub in Cambridgeshire was a pleasure. These hubs provide a fantastic, purpose-built environment that mirrors real on-site working conditions. This initiative aims to bridge the skills gap in house building, offering practical work experience to the next generation of skilled house builders.” #NHBC #TrainingHubs #NextGenBuilders #HRHThePrincessRoyal
Congratulations to Louis Gallagher, Trainee Assistant Site Manager, on completing and passing his NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision. Chris Nother, Contracts Manager, visited our Rainsborough Park development last week to present Louis with his certificate. A huge well done from everyone at Gleeson, Louis! 👏 #gleesonhomes #learninganddevelopment #employeeappreciation #construction
Wayne Sutton, Regional Managing Director and Chris Cooper, Contracts Manager, visited the NHBC Training Hub to attend the launch of the Groundwork Apprenticeship scheme. Geoff Mann MCIOB and Phil mudd from the NHBC, gave a speech highlighting the benefits on offer and other staff members were on hand to offer support on how to apply. It was a fantastic day and demonstrated just how brilliant the training facility is for those looking to start their career within the construction industry. #NHBC #Apprenticeship #GleesonHomes
We are pleased to announce we have submitted a planning application for a 600-home development in Spilsby, one of the largest sites in Gleeson’s history and our largest ever in Lincolnshire. Being delivered with award-winning local developer CYDEN HOMES LIMITED, the development represents an important project for Gleeson as we continue to extend our presence across the North and Midlands of England and execute our strategy culminating in 3,000 annual completions in the medium-term. To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/exrK98bA #GleesonHomes #RightWhereYouBelong #Housebuilding #Construction #LincolnshireHomes #Spilsby
A big congratulations to two of our apprentices who recently participated in a bricklaying competition at the NHBC Hull Hub to showcase their skills in brickwork. Lewis Ronan secured the first-place position and was awarded a brick trowel and certificate, while Ellis Ball achieved second place. These in-house competitions offer apprentices essential experience, equipping them for larger regional and national events organised by the Guild of Bricklaying and Skill Build. #apprentices #bricklaying #gleesonhomes #buildingtalent
We are delighted that Samantha Knight, our Group HR Director, Alice Best, Head of Organisational Development, and Sarah Rochelle, Senior Ecologist, have co-authored an article in WeAreTheCity on female representation in the construction sector. The article looks into why women should enter the industry and measures that would encourage women to pursue careers in construction. hashtag#WomenInConstruction hashtag#GenderDiversity hashtag#CareerOpportunities hashtag#ConstructionIndustry hashtag#WeAreTheCity hashtag#Housing hashtag#Gleeson hashtag#Building
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