How filtration firm John Morfield gives back to the community it hails from
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How filtration firm John Morfield gives back to the community it hails from
Ever since Peter Johnston ’ s initial seedling of an idea to serve its chemical companies more than 60 years ago , the Teesside community has remained a steadfast presence in John Morfield ’ s ever-evolving business landscape .
Today , the firm ’ s Thornaby head office boasts a workforce of 40 employees , with a significant majority originating from the Teesside area .
John Morfield has long championed the employment of school leavers and young talent , offering opportunities through National Vocational Qualifications ( NVQs ), modern apprenticeships and City & Guilds-accredited training programmes .
What ’ s truly remarkable , beyond the impressive recruitment from the Teesside community , is the company ’ s ability to retain its employees .
While filtration may not initially strike outsiders as an exciting field , head office employees have collectively accumulated an astonishing 662 years of service , averaging more than 16 years per employee .
This impressive feat can be attributed to several key factors . Firstly , filtration , in its peculiar way , possesses an unexpected allure . A mere six-month stint at John Morfield is all you need to get the bug – from there on you ’ re guaranteed to have an enduring fascination with all things filters !
Secondly , John Morfield ’ s unwavering commitment to promoting talent from within ensures the retention of exceptional individuals .
And finally , once you find yourself entrenched within the organisation , rhapsodising about differential pressures and liquid membrane filter cartridges , you can count on John Morfield to support your personal growth .
To date , the company has financed
Team players – Zoey Rollinson , Thomas Hall , Nikola Bentley , Hope Kemp , John Connor , Joshua Cuthbert and Jennifer Burton .
the education of 12 employees through modern apprenticeships and advanced qualifications .
But who are the Teessiders who have contributed to that impressive tally of distinguished employment with John Morfield ?
Among them , Joanne Gettings and Tony Plews deserve honourable mentions for their remarkable 34 years of dedicated service .
Joanne , who joined the company as a trainee , has ascended the ranks to become the office sales manager , overseeing a bustling administrative department .
Tony , from humble beginnings , now manages inventory exceeding £ 2m while effectively coordinating the demands of customer requirements within the sales department .
When combined with Jonathan Crabtree , these three Morfield veterans account for more than a century of loyalty to the company .
Additionally , valued senior sales colleagues Sarah , Rachel , and Linsey collectively amass 70 years of experience , each having joined John Morfield as school leavers and attained Level 3 NVQs in Business Administration .
Meanwhile , Hope , Zoey , Ryan , Nikola , Tom and Jenny contribute a total of 58 years and counting . Their journey followed a similar trajectory , with recruitment from local institutions and the acquisition of Level 3 NVQs and AAT qualifications .
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