Continuous Professional Development is ingrained into the British Rema culture and the company is always supportive of the on-going learning needs of employees. The recent success of Callam Turner with his HND in Engineering demonstrates the benefits to both the business and employees.
Callam joined the Phillips kiln grinding division of the company in June 2012 and after a couple of years resurfacing and aligning kilns on site, British Rema offered him the chance to undertake an apprenticeship to study engineering at Chesterfield College. He subsequently went on to complete BTEC Level 2 and 3, as well as 2-year HNC supported throughout by the management at British Rema. The HNC, in particular, provided a great opportunity to build up further technical knowledge, especially with regards to complex engineering maths problems, which Callam was then able to use in his engineering maintenance role in the business.
After taking a break from education to focus on implementing his new skills in his day-to-day job of maintaining rotary engineering tools, Callam, re-energised, pursued an HND with Learning Unlimited in Derby. He has now passed the course with flying colours;
“The management at British Rema has supported me every step of the way to gain a range qualifications over the years. I have been able to study during working hours when needed and have had all the resources at my fingertips to complete assignments. The courses have also helped me to develop my communication skills enormously as I regularly had to deliver presentations and explain engineering concepts. The quid pro quo for the business is that I can take on more complex engineering tasks and work at a higher level than before.”
Callam, who has been with the company for 13 years, was able to complete his final project on a live job at the company which enhanced his project management capabilities and enabled him to experience how project engineers solve real- world problems. He’s now a huge advocate of learning while working and the investment has been paid back in both loyalty and ambition;
“British Rema’s sponsorship and backing have been invaluable in helping me complete my education up to the HND level. Knowing that the company values my growth and is willing to invest in my education keeps me highly motivated and makes me feel appreciated. I continue to apply what I have learned and I am looking forward to growing further in my engineering career at the company.”
Callam is not the only Turner to work at British Rema. Like father like son, his dad, Eddie, works as a Grinding Technician for Rotary Engineering and has been with the company 17 years.
Tony Goodwin, Managing Director, is an advocate for on-going learning initiatives in the workplace and has witnessed the benefits;
“We are extremely proud of Callam and the hard work he has put into his further education. We appreciate the challenges of balancing home life, work and education and were very happy to support Callam on his journey”
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