Encouraging older workers

it’s a whole new learning curve, but I’m enjoying learning new skills; and I get good guidance from management,” Dave explained. “In this job I’m covering everything – not just raw material, as I was before. I’m also learning about engineering components and the background to the heat treatment processes. It keeps the ‘grey matter’ going.”

“I really enjoy the work, and wish I’d found this job 20 years ago. I like to be active and working, so I’m not planning on retiring any time soon!” adds Dave.

Dave explains that he needed to adapt to operating a fork-lift after having operated a bale clamp machine for several years.

“The whole heat treatment environment is new to me, and

“The Government sees an unused army of potential workers over 55 years of age, and we have been pleasantly surprised with Dave,” concluded Roger Haw.

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