BEATSON CLARK APPRENTICE WINS INDUSTRY AWARD
9th December 2011
News release
An apprentice from Beatson Clark, a supplier of glass containers for the pharmaceutical, food and drink markets worldwide, has won the Apprentice of the Year Award given by the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London.
Matt Lee (19) has been a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with the Rotherham-based company since it introduced an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship scheme in November 2010.
Matt, who completed 14 weeks of basic engineering training at Brinsworth Training Centre in Rotherham before joining Beatson Clark, said: “I am really enjoying the work and looking forward to becoming a fully qualified glass manufacturing engineer.
“It’s really good experience and Beatson Clark provides everything I need to kick-start my career.”
Ron Branagan, Beatson Clark’s Company Safety Training Manager, said: “Matt views his position within Beatson Clark as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn and develop in such a structured way, and one that could lead to a good future full of opportunities.
“He is a very good communicator, his work ethic is second to none and he has certainly risen to the challenges that come with the Advanced Modern Apprenticeship scheme.
“It is this kind of dedication we need coming into Beatson Clark: youngsters with drive, commitment and innovation to carry our high-tech business forward in an industry where specific skills are difficult to find.
“He is truly an ambassador for our business and for the Advanced Modern Apprenticeship scheme.”
Paul Reeves, Business Development Director at Brinsworth Training Centre, added: “We’re delighted that Matthew has received this award, which continues the recent success of our apprentices who have been recognised nationally.
“We’re very pleased to continue our relationship with Beatson Clark and we would like to wish Matthew well in the future development of his career.”
The award ceremony took place at the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers’ Annual Banquet at the The Mansion House in London.
Beatson Clark’s internal training programme lasts from 12 to 18 months and covers every aspect of the business: the apprentices learn about glass making, packaging and quality procedures, but they also gain a good understanding of administrative areas such as sales, marketing, accounting and customer relations.
Beatson Clark is committed to investing in its future through training more apprentices in the coming years, as Ron Branagan explained: “We view apprenticeships as an asset to our business, as the blend of on and off-the-job learning ensures that the apprentices gain the skills particular to the glass manufacturing industry.
“This gives them an excellent understanding of how each element of a business is integrated to make a successful company.”
Notes to editors
Beatson Clark specialises in providing glass packaging solutions for niche brands in the pharmaceutical, food and drink markets worldwide. The key to its success has been flexibility, innovation and the high quality of its containers.
Beatson Clark’s customers are at the core of its business and the company is proud of the long-standing partnerships it has developed thanks to the outstanding level of service it offers.
Beatson Clark has a turnover of £44 million and a production capacity of approx 496 million units or 88,000 tonnes.
It has ISO 9001:2000,BRC/IOP Food Packaging Hygiene Standard and OHSAS 18001:1999 Occupational Health & Safety Standard and its manufacturing capability has an emphasis on flexibility to facilitate short tailored production runs. It has a UK distribution centre located in Rotherham.
Jez Ashberry
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