What More UK (the Lancashire based manufacturer of plasticware, bakeware and cookware) is investing in the future of employees and young adults in education through funding apprenticeship and NVQ courses.
Employees in education at Wham receive real working experience on the factory floor, which has seen recent investment of over £1 million in the tool room.
A number of existing employees, including James Howell and Alex Graham, have recently completed their NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship in Performance Engineering Operations. Meanwhile, two young adult learners, William Moat and Izaak Holden are close to completing their respective courses.
William, who is finishing off his NVQ Extended Diploma for Engineering with a focus on tool maintenance, commented: “What More UK has provided a fantastic learning opportunity for me, and many others. It’s very telling of a company when they invest in the progression of their employees and I feel very proud to now be nearing the end of my chosen course with them. We all received a £50 voucher for Sutcliffe Tools on completion of our courses – little things like this really make you feel appreciated. I would definitely recommend working at Wham to any young person in education who wants to make an earning while learning!”
Izaak, apprentice in manufacturing reflected: “When I first started at Wham I didn’t have a clue what I was doing! I have shadowed people along the way and picked up the trade. They’ve let me do a lot of independent work as well, once they knew I could do it myself, which has improved my skills a lot. I really hope to be staying on here when my apprenticeship comes to an end; the company have helped me grow and learn a lot.”
What More UK is continuing to invest in the future of their employees and has recently welcomed Matthew Ingham, who is carrying on a family career. Matthew’s father is one of What More’s key engineers with 20 years’ service.
Top: (Left to right) What More UK’s operations manager, Gary Ireland; HR director, Kelly Torson; employees James Howell, Alex Graham, William Moat, Izaak Holden and Matthew Ingham; settings manager, Lee Smith; and tool toom supervisor, Steven Kay.
