Working in the Engineering and manufacturing sectors has recently thrown up challenges regarding a skills shortage.IndustryPartnerBadge 80px

H.F. Bond & Co Ltd have taken steps in an attempt to secure a talent pipeline. These measures consist of the following.

  • Sales & Project Manager Andy Heffer-Lamond MCMI becomes Member of the Chartered Management Institute, committing to Continuing Professional Development.
  • Becoming an Industry Partner to the local college.
  • Sales & Project Manager, Andy Heffer-Lamond becoming an Enterprise Adviser to local schools.
  • Sales & Project Manager, Andy Heffer-Lamond becoming a City & Guilds T Level Validator.
  • Becoming a member of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.                                                            
  • Sales & Project Manager, Andy Heffer-Lamond becoming Deputy Chair of the Greater Ipswich Manufacturing Group.

As a company, we feel it is essential to be part of developing the next generation of engineers and manufacturers. By engaging with learning institutions, we have been able to identify suitable candidates to help our business prosper.

New apprentice Logan has been employed. She already completed Welding Level 2, and is about to embark on Fabrication and Welding Level 3.