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approach has certainly proven to foster staff retention and inspire career pathways.
Joseph Doughty, manufacturing engineer apprentice, joined VEKA in 2022 after being inspired by the passion of VEKA employees.
TO CAREER PROGRESSION HOW VEKA’S APPROACH BUILT STRONG STAFF RETENTION
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VEKA plc has established itself as more than a business; it’s a family. A sentiment that is reflected across the company’s 400 plus employees and reinforced by the multi-generational families who work at the Burnley-based company.
VEKA’s approach to nurturing talent and providing clear pathways for progression has supported its workforce to develop lifelong careers.
Investment in every person across the company is core to VEKA’s ethos. And the success of VEKA’s apprenticeship program is proof of the company’s commitment to employee development.
From HR to engineering, VEKA’s investment in its apprentices goes beyond the standard training, its approach has seen many employees progress throughout the organisation. In fact, many former apprentices are still employed by the company after 20 years, which demonstrates the value of businesses recognising and nurturing talent through ongoing learning opportunities.
Laura Kennaugh joined VEKA as a business administration apprentice in 2019 after beginning her apprenticeship at another company.
Laura says: “When I joined VEKA, I quickly realised this was a place where I could thrive, they’ve always been supportive in helping me develop.
“From day one, I felt like I was part of a team that truly cares about its people.”
Laura’s career took a rapid trajectory which saw her promoted to HR Business Partner in February 2023. Laura has prospered in her role thanks to VEKA’s support and
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ongoing training. She received a ‘VEKA Diamond Award’ – the company’s internal recognition awards – twice in a row and has been recognised as an honorary member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Charlotte Hulme, HR Business Partner, began her journey as a HR apprentice with VEKA in 2005. Although Charlotte briefly left the business, she ardently returned to the VEKA family gaining further experience in a receptionist and payroll position.
“It’s very much the family feel and the support here that makes VEKA stand out,” she said.
Charlotte was fully supported and enabled in her career progression as she returned to an HR role and earned her CIPD qualifications, which further earned recognition of her potential.
She said: “I was offered a secondment last year for nine months to be able to develop my skills in operational leadership. The development opportunities that VEKA provide shows that they’re invested in me, as well as me being invested in them.”
The company focuses on nurturing talent through providing employees with opportunities to expand skills and explore new interests within the company. This
After completing a design engineering apprenticeship in Manchester, Joseph was looking for something new when he was first introduced to VEKA at an apprenticeship event at Burnley College.
“I got to meet the man who would be my line manager, Paul Ashdown,” he recalls.
“It was this interaction that made me eager to join VEKA because, in a short conversation, I got to hear the passion people had for working with the business and for bringing in new people excited to learn more.”
Adam Guy, continuous improvement and projects engineer, began his VEKA career as an apprentice in 1997, and has recently celebrated 27 years of service.
Adam said: “I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside some incredibly talented people who mentored me and pushed me to challenge myself.”
Adding how his advancement in the company has shaped the way VEKA operates, he said: “I’ve found myself at the forefront of many innovative projects and firsts for the company and been a part of initiatives that not only improve efficiency but also push VEKA to lead in industry advancement.”
Neil Evans, managing director of VEKA said: “Apprenticeships have long been a cornerstone of employment in the UK, providing invaluable training and on-the-job experience.”
“At VEKA we take pride in the long-standing careers we have built with our people, and this is why providing continuous training and development opportunities for employees is fundamental to our values as a business.”
For more information about VEKA’s latest vacancies visit
https://vekauk.com/careers/
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