Crowther & Shaw, based in
“BEST provides an excellent service and we have been more than happy with the standard of apprentices that have come through our doors. For us, BEST saves a huge amount of time, testing the aptitude of candidates prior to their arrival, inducting them, completing health and safety training and acting as the mediator between the college and Crowther & Shaw. This service, combined with the quality training we supply, makes for a winning combination.” Mark Gledhill, technical director
Seven of the industry’s largest contractors remain in consultation with their combined workforce of around 6,000 operatives about the Building Engineering Services National Agreement (BESNA).
Businesses will be given the power to design, develop and purchase the vocational training programme they need under a £250 million plan announced today by the Prime Minister. The move is designed to boost economic growth and ensure that the UK workforce has the skills that businesses require.