CNC RECYCLING TO SUPPORT BUILDING OUR SKILLS

Building Our SkillsMaking Fenestration, Glass and Glazing a Career of Choice can now count CNC Recycling as one of its supporters. The nationwide PVCu window recycling specialist is set to participate in two of the campaign’s programmes and help to publicise its work with customers in order to help attract new recruits into the fenestration industry.

In addition to boosting the profile of BOS in its communications with customers and on its website, CNC Recycling has committed to Building Our Skills’ ‘Inspiring the Future’ campaign and new ‘Inspiration Days’ programme. The Inspiring the Future Campaign asks employers to go into schools and talk to young learners about the possibilities for their future careers and what they could achieve. It is intended to make both them and teachers more aware of the broad range of career paths on offer in the fenestration industry.

The Inspiration Days initiative is designed to open up industry factories and facilities for school visits. The programme has been devised in order to enable young people to see first-hand what goes on inside businesses. It gives them the opportunity to talk to employees and see what job roles are on offer. The process can inspire them at a time when they are working out which career path to choose.

Commenting on the company’s collaboration with Building Our Skills, Sales & Purchasing Director, Ian Ward, said: “We fully support Building our Skills’ aims of attracting new recruits in order to help address the industry’s skills shortage. It is important that we raise awareness of the opportunities within the fenestration industry, and make young learners of school age part of this initiative when they are looking to make a career choice. I’m very happy to be involved and working with Building Our Skills. I will give them our fullest support and would ask that other employers get involved too. I’m sure they’ll be very glad they have.”

Mark Handley, Building Our Skills’ Partnerships Manager added: “It’s great to have CNC Recycling’s support. We’re spreading the word not just with fabricators and installers but with all the other companies that form the fenestration landscape. CNC Recycling will help to underline the huge variety of roles available in this industry. For the vast majority of youngsters, they’re unaware of what’s on offer. So many people think that this industry is only about selling windows! The reality is there are over 50 career paths available.”

For details of how to get involved in either the Inspiring the Future Campaign or the Inspiration Days programmes head to https://buildingourskills.co.uk/ or email sayhello@buildingourskills.co.uk.

FOUR MEMBERS OF THE HURST DOORS FAMILY CELEBRATE TWENTY YEARS’ SERVICE

work and experience ensure we continue to deliver quality products and service to our customers around the UK.

In 2022, production team members Neil Briggs, Philip Russell and Mark Dixon, alongside Regional Business Manager Tom Brown, all mark the momentous twodecade milestone.

Long service is a common theme at Hurst: over 50% of its workforce have been with the business for over ten years, over 20% for more than twenty years, and this loyalty, dedication and expertise is a key ingredient in the company’s success.

However, in recognition of this extra special achievement, Neil, Philip, Mark and Tom are being rewarded with an extra week’s holiday, along with a commemorative tankard.

Hurst Sales Director Mark Atkinson comments: “Every December, we recognise the long-serving staff members whose hard

“When Neil, Philip, Mark and Tom first joined, Hurst Doors was still in its relative infancy at 6 years old, and they’ve played a vital role in building it into the business it is today.

“On behalf of everyone at Hurst, I want to thank them for their dedication and service to the business and the team.”

Tom Brown comments: “Hurst is a fantastic place to work, and the hugely supportive team is a big part of that.

“Not only do our customers benefit from the experience and skill of some of the industry’s very best people, but it also creates a thriving, productive, and enjoyable workplace too.”

More information about careers at Hurst, along with details on current vacancies, can be found on the company’s website. For more information, please call 01482 790790 or visit: www.hurstdoors.co.uk