Travis Perkins relocates to Minworth, creating 10 new jobs in boost for area
Travis Perkins is set to relocate from its existing site at Goosemoor Lane, Erdington to a bigger location at Forge Lane, Minworth and is set to open to customers from 1st September. As part of the relocation, Travis Perkins is recruiting for ten new roles, in addition to transferring 13 colleagues to the new site. The […]
Millions of new jobs in 2021
With vaccine rollouts underway, hopes of an end to national lockdowns, and investments made in technologies during the pandemic, 78% of SMEs expect their business to be profitable by 2022. As major economies reopen across the globe and consumer confidence rises, Sage has unveiled the true levels of resilience and optimism amongst SMEs across the UK, […]
Growing importance of efficient building management promises
A diverse, stimulating and profitable career is the potential reward for anybody looking to pursue one of the many professions available in the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) industry, according to the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), which has made 2021 its “Year of Training”. BCIA President Terry Sharp, says, “Whenever an impressive new building […]
Electricians are among the most in-demand professions of 2021
A new study by Paymentsense has found that electricians are among the highest increase in-demand for job vacancies. Paymentsense also analysed job boards across the UK and search trends to pinpoint exactly where these increases were happening and what industries are hiring the most for remote work. Over the past year, the job market has changed a lot, […]
New Travis Perkins branch opens in Martlesham Heath, creating new jobs
Travis Perkins opens its newest branch on Monday, 19 April 2021 at Hilton Road, Martlesham Heath, creating 16 new jobs in the local area. The brand new site, which occupies almost two acres, has over 25,000 products in stock, and can offer a fast and convenient one hour click and collect service and next day […]
Balfour Beatty joins Government Kickstart programme for young people
Balfour Beatty today joins the Government’s Kickstart scheme to offer over 70 work placements to 16 to 24-year-olds at risk of long-term unemployment. Today’s announcement further supports the company’s ongoing commitment to young people and inspiring a new generation of talent within the construction and infrastructure industry. In partnership with The Prince’s Trust – a […]
Tradespeople losing more than £1,000 per year from withheld payments
UK tradespeople are seeing over £1,000 of payments per year withheld by customers following a completed job. The research, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, found that an average £1,062 is owed to tradies across the UK. A third (33%) said they were waiting for over £1,000 from customers for completed jobs, whilst nearly one in 10 (7%) are owed over £3,000. Nearly two thirds […]
Construction Talent Retention scheme remains free to use
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has confirmed its continued commitment to supporting the Construction Talent Retention Scheme (CTRS) for the industry and is working with CITB and others to support its ongoing development, including a new ‘Talentview’ early careers offering to support the attraction of new talent into the construction industry. The scheme will remain […]
10 steps to get your ideal construction job this Christmas
According to December’s Office for National Statistics figures, the number of job vacancies now available in the construction industry is back up to pre-Covid levels. 26,000 vacancies are available in the sector, which represents a 43% increase since the last quarter. Construction is one of only three industries that has seen an increase in vacancies […]