“We know that the directors today won’t be the directors of the future. Training and development is the only way that we will all progress.”
Worksop-based Wright Brothers Industrial Services Limited claimed the accolade for Small/Medium Employer (SME) of the Year at the 12th annual ECI Training and Development Awards, which celebrated excellence in training and development.
It was recognised for its commitment to the continual professional development of everyone within the organisation, regardless of role or position, with long-term learning and team development ingrained in its culture.
Wright Brothers, one of the most highly regarded materials handling suppliers in the UK, scooped the SME award at a prestigious ceremony in November 2024 at One Marylebone in London organised by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).
The judging panel, made up of Mark Fotheringham from Infinity Engineering, Tracey Shelley from BCECA and John Webster from Applus UK, recognised the North Nottinghamshire firm for demonstrating remarkable commitment to learning and development in the last year.
The company was also shortlisted for the Leading Industry Safety award for its strong health and safety record over the past 15 years.
“After being runner-up two years in a row, it feels amazing to win and brought a tear to my eye for the team.
“Special mention for Project Administrator Sarah Collins who has been a stalwart for our efforts and engagement with everyone internally and externally, such as mentoring and coaching.
“There’s a culture of training and development within our business. You can start at the business as an apprentice and progress to a senior management position. I’m a testament to that, as someone who started as an apprentice at the company and is now the MD – as are many other senior managers within our business.
“It’s about continual career progression and also about succession planning. We know that the directors today won’t be the directors of the future. Training and development is the only way that we will all progress.”
Chris Boden-Hook
Managing Director at Wright Brothers Industrial Services
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