Sponsored by Atomix Educational Trust
JOB CREATION
LARGE BUSINESS ( MORE THAN 250 STAFF )
Finalists
BULK TAINER GROUP
Stokesley
As the largest division within Bulk Tainer Group , which is based on Stokesley Business Park , Bulk Tainer Logistics is the group ’ s isotank operating arm and at the very core of the business – indeed , the group ’ s other divisions have ultimately been created to provide additional services to Bulk Tainer Logistics .
Its substantial and ever-expanding tank container fleet features a 20ft fleet ranging from 25,000 to 26,000 litre tanks for short and deep sea business and a 31,000 to 35,000 litre swap fleet to maximise payloads in the short sea market .
Its continuous new-build programme and high-spec containers mean customer needs , quality and safety are always paramount .
Gary Potts , vice principal : business , innovation and community partnerships at Middlesbrough College Group , received the award for Northern Skills Group Business Services from Nichole Munro , CEO of category sponsor Atomix Educational Trust .
WINNER
NORTHERN SKILLS GROUP BUSINESS SERVICES
Middlesbrough It ’ s created 90 new jobs in a year – but Northern Skills Group Business Services says it needs to keep growing to provide businesses with the workforce they need .
The apprenticeship and training arm of Middlesbrough College , the group ’ s 35 % workforce growth earned it the VelociTees Job Creation – Large Business title , sponsored by the newly rebranded Atomix Educational Trust , ahead of fellow finalists MAP Group ( 26 % growth ) and Bulk Tainer Group ( 13 %).
Northern Skills Group ’ s training courses and programmes are carefully selected to reflect business requirements , shaping the economic future of the Tees region .
Its specialist team has unrivalled industry experience , allowing learners to develop the skills they need to excel in their sector . With training courses and apprenticeships delivered across the North-East , plus dentistry apprenticeship programmes in York , Northern Skills delivers an extensive range of courses across many industries , including engineering , accountancy , digital , electrical , construction , customer service and manufacturing , as well as leadership and management programmes .
But Gary Potts , Middlesbrough College vice principal : business , innovation and community partnerships , says there ’ s still more growth in store .
He told Tees Business : “ It ’ s always nice to be recognised for the impact you ’ re having but for us , it ’ s never over – we ’ ve got to keep going .
“ We know we have our part to play in support of employers to ensure they can thrive . So this award is fantastic , but we ’ ll go back and keep doing what we ’ re doing .”
Gary said the award was “ testament to all employers and businesses who invest in their staff , recognising that if we want to be market and world leaders , with Tees Valley leading the way , we ’ re going to need the skills to do it .”
MAP GROUP
Stockton
A leading independent provider of professional technology services to the UK communications sector , Stockton-based MAP Group is at the hub of Britain ’ s telecoms revolution .
Providing a range of services to network operators , service and utility providers , private enterprises and public bodies , MAP strives to be the country ’ s best and most reliable network builder and service provider . Leading broadband suppliers trust MAP ’ s ultra-fast services , meaning millions of homes and businesses have full-fibre broadband thanks to MAP ’ s skills , technology and innovation .
And it ’ s all made possible by a skilled team of designers , surveyors , planners , engineers , health and safety experts , trainers and civils managers .
SPONSOR MESSAGE
Nichole Munro , CEO of category sponsor Atomix Educational Trust , said : “ We were incredibly proud to sponsor the VelociTees Job Creation - Large Business category , celebrating organisations making a profound difference to employment across our region . Congratulations to Northern Skills Group Business Services on their well-deserved win , and to all outstanding finalists . As Atomix Educational Trust , we ’ re passionate about creating pathways to success - seeing these businesses create meaningful opportunities for our community is truly inspiring .”
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