Clearview National August 2019 - Issue 213 | Page 21

INDUSTRYNEWS
Here, we meet two of Shelforce’s production operatives.
WHAT SHELFORCE MEANS TO ME…
Safdar Thakur is deaf and is a Production
Operative. He has worked for Shelforce for 11
years. Paul Ramsay is a Production Operative and
has cerebral palsy. He has worked at Shelforce
for 33 years and has moved from the office to
the shop floor.
WHAT DOES SHELFORCE
MEAN TO YOU?
Shelforce is a way of life for me now.
Without it, I would be depressed and
financially unstable. WHAT DOES SHELFORCE
MEAN TO YOU?
Shelforce means a lot to me I have learned a
great deal, made a lot of friends and had many
laughs. I have come to realise how lucky I have
been to work for one employer and a great
organisation that has a friendly atmosphere. It
is best described as an extension of my family,
where you feel you are valued and appreciated.
HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED
SINCE WORKING AT SHELFORCE?
It’s important for me because Shelforce
helped me and employed me when no one else
would because I’m deaf.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT
WORKING AT SHELFORCE?
I like the people and Shelforce has a good
working environment.
FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB?
The favourite part of the job for me is
talking to my friends and working hard.
‘Shelforce is a way of
life for me now’
HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED
SINCE WORKING AT SHELFORCE?
My life changed dramatically when I got
a job at Shelforce. Before I felt unsure of
myself and lacked confidence, motivation and
direction. Now I have it all.
WHY IS WORKING AT SHELFORCE
IMPORTANT TO YOU?
I am helping to continue its legacy to
continue to employ people with disabilities.
This will give them a purpose in life as well as
dignity and be part of a team that serves our
local community, something I have been lucky
enough to be able to do.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT
WORKING AT SHELFORCE?
Shelforce is an integrated workforce with mixed
abilities, as an organisation we have proved that we
can work together and build a winning team. We
are a team that all have different abilities and with
patience and the willingness to understand each
other and our differences, we have developed into
a focused, happy team.
FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB?
The teamwork reminds me of scouting and
its principles and sense of purpose.
For more information call Shelforce on
0121 603 5262 or visit www.shelforce.com.
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