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Alex Gadsby, Woodhall Spa, Design Engineer
Alex initially came to Househam Sprayers on placement from Sheffield Hallam University where he was studying BSc Product Design Engineering; his placement covered a 15 month period, starting in June 2014 until September 2015.
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Alex Gadsby, Woodhall Spa, Design Engineer
“As I came to the end of my placement and saw the new students beginning theirs, I found myself looking back at what I had been a part of and what I had achieved.
"My placement was based with a leading supplier of sprayers within the agricultural industry; prior to my placement I had never been associated with sprayers before let alone work with them. However my interest in the company wasn’t 100% dedicated to the product it was the chance to gain experience within the engineering industry with a company that offers a unique placement opportunity that many others don’t, that being the chance to work my way through the company within different departments.
From production to design, product support to sales I experienced it all. I was given the chance to work with the machines to give me an understanding of how they operate and how they are manufactured. I was able to put my engineering knowledge to the test during my time in the design department whilst gaining new ones. I travelled the UK assisting with fixing machines with product support and attended agricultural shows representing the company whilst in the sales department.
Not only have my practical skills and engineering capabilities been increased tenfold with my time on placement but I feel I have grown as a person too, I feel more confident in myself as a beginner engineer as well as more professional and mature.
It’s strange how placement can affect you and changes you as a person. I began as a quiet, nervous student unaware of the year that followed. I am confident when I say I left with an arsenal of new useable skills that will benefit me within my final year and engineering future, confidence in myself and capabilities, and no longer fear being out of my comfort zone.
I am very grateful I had the chance to attend a work placement, and I have been fortunate to have been offered a post graduate position with the company, as a design engineer!”
Alex Gadsby
Alex successfully graduated from Sheffield Hallam with First Class Honours, and re-joined Househam in July 2016 as a full-time Production Design Engineer. He has proven to be a valuable asset to the company and we are pleased to have him as part of the team.

Alex Gadsby, Woodhall Spa, Design Engineer

Do you know about Gelder Group?
Gelder Group: Everything in Construction: We build, maintain, repair and renovate
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Do you know about Gelder Group?
Steve Gelder started his career as a bricklaying apprentice when he was just 16 years old, having left school with no qualifications. In 1988 he set up his own business and now, 29 years later, Gelder Group is a diverse £40 million business, employing 274 people.
Here are some more amazing facts about Gelder Group:
- They currently employ 274 people across 4 offices, 26 of them apprentices.
- Gelder Group have bridged the skills gap with their thriving apprenticeship programme
- Their people say that it is a "great place to work"
- They manage thousands of building contracts from small works to major contracts
- They have constructed award winning builds
- They have a professional ‘Can do’ attitude that their partners love
- They have a reputation for quality workmanship
- Gelder Group have valued partners such as LIDL, Lincoln College, LV=, Lincolnshire County Council and many more.
- Their employer led training is nationally recognised
- Their City & Guilds accredited career college is shaping people’s lives and inspiring new talent
- The pride of their Head Office complex is our environmental reserve and is a haven for wildlife and native habitats
- July 2017 saw the Gelder Group named ‘Lincolnshire Fastest Expanding Company’
- Since July 2014 they have trained 37 apprentices and raised £42,706.82 for charitable causes

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Ellie Patrick, Business Admin Apprentice, British Steel
A day in the life of Ellie Patrick. One of British Steel's Apprentices' Ellie Patrick shares her Procurement experiences.
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Ellie Patrick, Business Admin Apprentice, British Steel
What made you choose an apprenticeship with us?
After finishing my GCSEs at Vale Academy in Brigg, I decided the apprenticeship route was the best career path for me. I was excited when I saw the Functional Apprenticeship vacancy; it was too good an opportunity to miss. The vast amount of experience and knowledge I could gain through completion of the apprenticeship programme made the opportunity particularly attractive. I was keen to begin learning in the workplace through experiencing different roles within the Procurement department, as well as through the completion of an NVQ in Business Admin.
What are the top three highlights of your job?
There is a great variety of processes and products for me to develop my knowledge. Every day is different, making the role both challenging and enjoyable.
The opportunity to visit different site areas on a regular basis is extremely interesting. I love seeing how the work I do in the office directly impacts areas out on plant.
I have enjoyed building relationships with colleagues in Procurement. The support I have received from my first day in the business has made me feel comfortable and a valued member of the team.
What work have you been doing within the Procurement department?
The most recent experience I have had within Procurement has been in the Sundry Sales role. The Sundry Sales team receive requests from plant areas to sell items, ranging from coal to machinery, which they no longer require. Recently, I have been working with the Structural Workshops to sell redundant equipment and bring money back into the business. To date, this has generated significant savings – the work is still ongoing.
I have also been researching new companies to sell our products to and building relationships with external stakeholders both in the UK and overseas. I have enjoyed visiting different plant areas and broadening my knowledge of the business, plant areas and products we sell.
What advice would you give to any young people considering a career here?
I would encourage anyone considering a career here to grasp the opportunity! Working within such a large business that allows you to tailor your own career with the support of fellow colleagues is a rare and rewarding experience.
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A policewoman – I then realised the press-ups in the police entrance fitness test would get the better of me!

Ellie Patrick, Business Admin Apprentice, British Steel

Gusto: Building careers on firm foundations …
Terry Nash tells us about Gusto Homes and careers in construction.
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Gusto: Building careers on firm foundations …
About the author …
Terry Nash is a Director of Gusto Construction Ltd, with responsibilities for business systems, web-presence and the company’s health & safety management system.
Making career choices …
How we all envy those lucky people who have always known the career they wish to pursue, have gained the right qualifications to pursue it, and now have their first job lined-up.
Sadly, for many others the story could not be more different, as they find it difficult to imagine their future world of work, so simply go along with the path of least resistance until something turns up. This is in either the hope or expectation that, at some indeterminate point in the future, all will miraculously come right and they will somehow find themselves in exciting, enjoyable well-paid employment.
There is a saying in business that organisations that fail to plan, plan to fail; the same could as easily be said of an individual’s career. Yes it is true that some seem to find their way seamlessly into their perfect career, but for many more others, having no plan can be a recipe for underachievement and disappointment.
So don’t be afraid to take the time to establish how you are going to go about identifying and planning your start to the world of work. A good starting point maybe to seek the experience of people already in the work-force, on the choices they have taken. Get their opinions on the merits of working in the public and private sectors, or of working for large or small organisations. These days you can now look forward to 50-years or more in employment, so you need to enjoy it!
Why choose construction? …
A career in the construction industry is certainly one that should enter the equation, insofar as the private-sector is concerned. The reasons for this, apart from the satisfaction to be gained from “building things”, is that construction offers an unusually wide range of career opportunities, and encompasses employers ranging from small/local to very large/international.
Within these businesses there are opportunities to suit all tastes, ranging from working on a construction site, which are the tip of the iceberg that forms the industry’s shop window, through the many specialists and disciplines that enable site operations to take place. In the parlance of the sector these are broadly broken down into: “Clients”, with the skills and resources needed to purchase land and commission the building works; “Designers”, who design what is to be built and obtain the necessary planning consents; “Principal Contractors”, who are responsible for the safe and timely delivery of the building works; and the “Site Operatives” that we are all used to seeing on-site.
This spectrum of roles and responsibilities offers an exceptionally wide choice of career options, ranging from the highly-qualified and technical, to the practical and hands-on. Best of all, for anyone who would one day like to be their own boss,
Working in the construction industry is a well-tried gateway to establishing your own business.
Case study …
Gusto Construction Ltd is a good example of the range and scope of career opportunities in the construction sector.
A small house-building company that employs around 25 site operatives directly, and regularly employs a similar number of self-employed sub-contractors, Gusto Construction is invariably the Principal Contractor on the projects it delivers. This involves meeting national legislative, planning, building control, environmental and H&S requirements.
Sister-companies, with whom Gusto Construction regularly works, are responsible for the Client and Designer roles mentioned above. This means that the site operations of even a small local building company are backed in-house by a sizeable team of architects, engineers, CAD technicians, contract managers, buyers, site managers, estimators, business administrators, marketing professionals, customer-relations managers, and IT/systems specialists.
In other words, even based upon the requirements of a small company, the construction sector provides sufficient career choices to meet the needs of even the pickiest chooser.
Small versus big …
The implications of working for a large and/or international construction company usually include a higher degree of specialisation, which can lead to a role which some can find too narrow and hence frustrating; conversely, working for a smaller construction company is likely to place a higher premium on an individual’s range of skills and flexibility, and a role which provides opportunities to directly influence the activities of the business.
This flexibility, in the Gusto Construction Ltd case study above, has enabled the company to develop a national reputation for its design and build of energy-efficient new homes, first established with its flagship Millennium Green, Collingham project completed in 2002. These homes use around 50% of the energy and 50% of the mains-water, compared to homes built to the Building Regulations of the time.
Similarly, the recently completed Woodlands Edge development, adjacent to Lincolnshire Showground, is currently at the forefront in the region for its integrated use of design and build techniques, and use of sustainable technologies, to minimise energy consumption in these spectacular new homes.
For more information on construction industry careers see: https://www.goconstruct.org

Gusto: Building careers on firm foundations …

Hannah Robson, Marketing executive, The Retail Data Partnership
Working in marketing, I can use my creative skills and develop a good understanding of the convenience sector.
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Hannah Robson, Marketing executive, The Retail Data Partnership
Name: Hannah Robson
Company: The Retail Data Partnership
How long have you been with the company: 2 years
Job Role: Marketing Executive
Where did you find the job advertisement to apply for the role?
Whilst working in the customer services department, I took the opportunity to change departments and focus on a specific vocation, that being Marketing and Sales.
Why did you want to work for the company?
I wanted to explore my strengths and experience a new industry.
What interested you about the industry?
Working in marketing, I can use my creative skills and develop a good understanding of the convenience sector.
Can you describe a typical day for you?
I manage our social media platforms, customer feedback site and the day to day marketing requests from other departments. Alongside producing content and ideas for our website, I also look after the marketing stock and have correspondence with external payment companies when creating promotional materials.
What qualities do you bring to the role?
I am a strong character and am passionate about communications with internal and external contacts. I am creative, organised and driven to complete any task to a high standard.
What is the best thing about working at the company?
I have a great love for the people I work with and take pleasure interacting daily with each and every person on a professional and personal level.
Why would you recommend working in the industry?
TRDP offers many opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skill set. A stepping stone to a career tailored to you.

Hannah Robson, Marketing executive, The Retail Data Partnership

Ibrahim Ali, Junior Developer, The Retail Data Partnership
TRDP is always expanding giving you to the chance to work on new and exciting software.
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Ibrahim Ali, Junior Developer, The Retail Data Partnership
Name: Ibrahim Ali
Company: The Retail Data Partnership
How long have you been with the company: 10 Months
Job Role: Junior Developer
Where did you find the job advertisement to apply for the role?
I found the job advertisement online.
Why did you want to work for the company?
The company allowed me to use skills which I have learned at university.
I had the chance to learn a new programming language like Perl and the opportunity to work on team projects.
What interested you about the industry?
The chance to work on an EPOS (electric point of sale) system.
I would get the opportunity to help shop owners in managing products and making transactions easier for them.
An the chance to work on complex systems like managing stock, loyalty and shelf edge labels.
Can you describe a typical day for you?
The day starts with a team Kanban where the team is updated on the progress of issues currently being worked on. If a person has finished they would be delegated a new bug or issue. I would usually be given a ShopMate bug. Once Kanban is finished, I would study how the bug currently works and discuss with the creator of the bug on how ShopMate should work. Next a SVN branch would be created to work on the bug as this allows multiple developers to code in the same area. I would then try to find where the code is placed on the system. Once I found where the code is placed, I would place debugging around the code to make sure I was in the right area. Next I would work on a solution to the bug. Depending on the complexity of the bug this could take a while. Once I have fixed the bug I would commit the code. The work is now waiting to be tested by the testers. Once I have finished I am available to help other members on their work until another piece of work becomes available. New work can also be a new feature which adds more functionality to ShopMate or a new report making it easier for customers to see their data.
What qualities do you bring to the role?
- Hard working
- Keen to learn
- Quick at learning new skills
- Willing to help others in team with issues
- I have experience using MySQL and programming languages like HTML and CSS
What is difficult about your role?
Finding a solution to a bug problem especially if it requires rewriting of old code.
Also, working to tight deadlines to output new releases of ShopMate.
What is the best thing about working at the company?
- Flexible working hours.
- Learn to program in different languages.
- Exposure to many different areas of ShopMate.
- Working in pairs on problems can help if you do not understand or get stuck.
- Team members always willing to help when they have more experience in an area.
Why would you recommend working in the industry?
It is a large industry and you get to work on range of different areas.
TRDP is always expanding giving you to the chance to work on new and exciting software.

Ibrahim Ali, Junior Developer, The Retail Data Partnership

Jan Rose, Wholesale Relationship & Senior Manager, The Retail Data Partnership
The saying ‘hard-work pays-off’ is definitely true here, if you give 100% you will get that back ten-fold.
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Jan Rose, Wholesale Relationship & Senior Manager, The Retail Data Partnership
Name: Jan Rose
Company: The Retail Data Partnership Ltd
How long have you been with the company: 6.5 Years
Job Role: Wholesale Relationship & Senior Manager
Where did you find the job advertisement to apply for the role?
I originally joined the company as the Administration Manager and applied for the vacancy via an on-line advertisement for positions in Stamford.
Why did you want to work for the company?
At the time I was working in the care industry after having a break from an office environment where I had been for the previous 25-yrs. I had always wanted to work with people but the care environment wasn’t for me and so I decided to go back to what I knew best, which was working in business. I didn’t consciously choose to work at TRDP, at the time I was just looking for a job but, what a job and fantastic company I found.
What interested you about the industry?
I wish I could give a response to this question that is truly inspiring but to be honest I fell into retail and the convenience sector. Yes, I have always shopped but never really thought about the process and didn’t even know what a barcode was until 7-yrs ago.
Can you describe a typical day for you?
Well no two days are ever the same, that’s for sure!
My time is split primarily in the office but also on the road, managing our Wholesaler relationships, ensuring that our corporate customers are happy and that our partner’s field teams have as much information as possible to promote our ShopMate EPoS system.
As well as managing our existing wholesale partners at a corporate level, I try to visit as many regional teams around the country, which means that I get to meet a lot of extremely interesting people and travel to all four corners of the country (hopefully not in the same week though!)
What qualities do you bring to the role?
I hope that if you asked some of our partners this question, the answer you would get would be that ‘I believe in delivering’. Being able to listen to our customers and partners and ensuring that our business delivers the best service and solutions so that they can run their businesses well.
As part of the Senior Management Team, my role is to contribute ideas and initiatives that will build on our already solid foundations and ensure that we move into the future with a business portfolio that drives us forward for many years to come with a happy and well organised team of employees, all focused on our business objectives but, enjoying the process of getting there as well.
What is difficult about your role?
The convenience sector is not an easy industry to be part of and over the last few years there have been many hurdles. My role of managing our partner relationships means that I need to be able to adapt quickly to requests and feed these back into our organisation. The most difficult aspect of this, is managing the needs of the customer against the business needs of The Retail Data Partnership and the frustrations of getting changes implemented quickly enough to make the difference.
What is the best thing about working at the company?
It’s hard to know where to begin really. The Retail Data Partnership is not like any other business I have ever worked in before or experienced, and I do experience a lot of other companies during the course of my day-to-day role. Many companies promote that great service is at the heart of their business and that they recognise the importance of their staff.
At The Retail Data Partnership, we have ‘Customers’ whether they are external or internal, we have an ethos whereby we strive to ensure that everyone is treated as we would like to be treated ourselves; it sounds a little corny but it’s true.
There are no boundaries here, I started off as the Office Manager because I had many years of office experience. I don’t have a degree or a string of qualifications but I do have life skills that our business appreciates and recognises which has led to me moving from middle management to senior management.
The saying ‘hard-work pays-off’ is definitely true here, if you give 100% you will get that back ten-fold.
Why would you recommend working in the industry?
If you enjoy a challenge and constantly changing targets, then convenience retail is the industry to choose.
EPoS technology is an area whereby you can visibly see the benefits it can provide to retailers. Seeing our customers receive their new systems and observing increased sales and footfall because of the solutions we have provided and, getting great customer feedback in the field is an incredible buzz.

Jan Rose, Wholesale Relationship & Senior Manager, The Retail Data Partnership

Jody Raggo, Area Officer at Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service
New career and confidence for Lincolnshire volunteer
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Jody Raggo, Area Officer at Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service
There are currently dozens of openings for volunteers across Lincolnshire and one of the people helping others into the roles saw his own life transformed by giving his time for free.
Jody Raggo is now an area officer with Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS).
He originally joined LCVS eight years ago in a voluntary capacity. Back then his confidence was low, he felt stuck in a rut and he was struggling to motivate himself.
Jody had taken stop-gap jobs in retail and catering on leaving university with a degree in English and film studies, but wanted to shift to an administration role.
A training coach he was referred to via the Job Centre advised volunteering after Jody faced five months of unemployment, applying for roles that he didn’t get due to lack of experience.
Jody was nervous when he joined LCVS (then called South Lincolnshire CVS) as an administration volunteer in February 2010, but it proved the perfect platform into a new career when seven months later a paid role became available.
He said: “I enjoyed being around a close-knit and friendly team of paid staff and fellow volunteers and was able to utilise my existing skills and knowledge to my fullest effect.
“I was able to gain work experience and qualifications through my volunteering (I completed a Level 3 NVQ in Business Management whilst I was volunteering), which then led to a paid job in September 2010 that I have been in ever since.
“It has helped me gain confidence and a sense of being within a community again as well as given me self-belief in my abilities and skills.”
His experience not only led to a new career but also led him to continue volunteering long term.
Jody, 37, of Boston, continues to volunteer as a dog walker at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, in Algarkirk, and on resident committees Witham Central and Carlton Road Neighbourhood Action Group and High Street South and Boston East Neighbourhood Action Group. With LCVS, Jody has previously worked in East Lindsey and is now area officer in Grantham and Boston. His role involves promoting and enabling volunteering and supporting community groups with things like funding and policies.
Jody said: “Volunteering is very fulfilling and can help change lives. It certainly has mine!
“There are many roles that people can do and I believe there is a voluntary role for everyone out there whatever your skills and experience may be. I would definitely encourage people to give it a go.”
LCVS supports people to volunteer in Boston, Spalding, Louth and Grantham in a wide variety of roles ranging from radio presenting to race marshalling.

Jody Raggo, Area Officer at Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service

Joe Kendal, Insurance Building Surveyor, Gelder
The construction industry is changing, fast. It is moving away from the archaic, unreliable, ‘blokey’ industry is once was.
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Joe Kendal, Insurance Building Surveyor, Gelder
How long have you been with the company: March 2014
Where did you find the job advertisement to apply for the role?
The government apprenticeship website.
Why did you want to work for the company?
The company has a big community presence therefore I was aware of the work that Gelders carried out. The company was receiving national awards & recognition for the training and apprenticeships they were delivering.
What interested you about the industry?
At the time of apply for the job I had deferred my university for a year whilst working in the local shop. I wasn’t 100% sure what I was going to do at the end of my degree and what career I could go into. My favourite programme at the time was homes under the hammer and watching the transformations that took place. I started looking how I could get involved with doing something similar. I then luckily stumbled across the vacancy at Gelders and applied.
Can you describe a typical day for you?
My day consists of spending half my time visiting customer’s properties all around the midlands and half my time in the office preparing estimates. We deal with all damaged caused as a result of an insurance claim. This can vary from full properties being destroyed by fire or floods to broken toilet seats and sinks. Every day is different.
What qualities do you bring to the role?
You have to be diverse and adaptable. We receive a brief instruction of what the damage to the property is however the extent of the damage can be much greater. We have to be prepared for anything and be ready for everything we could be faced with.
What is difficult about your role?
We work for a variety of insurance companies and networks who work differently. It takes time learning all the different systems and process. The systems and processes are changing all the time. A big part of my role is validating claims meaning I have to turn down the ones that aren’t covered. Understandably people can become upset when the damage isn’t covered by the policy.
What is the best thing about working at the company?
Gelders is a close knit company, the majority of the people who work here know everyone which means it’s always a friendly and vibrant atmosphere. The company is detected to inspiring the next generation of construction workers therefore for people like myself the help and expertise on offer to help me develop are invaluable. Steve Gelder himself started as an apprentice which gives myself and the many other apprentices something to aspire to.
Why would you recommend working in the industry?
The construction industry is changing, fast. It is moving away from the archaic, unreliable, ‘blokey’ industry is once was. Our industry uses some of the newest technology, newest techniques and has a place for everyone not matter what their background is making it an idea time to start an apprenticeship.

Joe Kendal, Insurance Building Surveyor, Gelder

Joshua Haywood, Finance Graduate, British Steel
Joshua Haywood is on our Graduate Programme in Finance. Josh has been with us for 4 months and has kindly given us an insight into his journey so far at British Steel.
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Joshua Haywood, Finance Graduate, British Steel
Age: 21
Position: Finance Graduate
Location: Scunthorpe
University: University of Lincoln
Course: Business and Finance
Joshua Haywood is on our Graduate Programme in Finance. Josh has been with us for 4 months and has kindly given us an insight into his journey so far at British Steel.
What is your role and how long have you been in it?
“I’m currently part of the finance department at British Steel, concentrating on the Construction business. I’ve currently been in this role for about 4 months and I’m based in Scunthorpe, however I do get opportunities to travel to different places such as Wolverhampton and Teesside.
“Since starting my job I’ve been given a variety of work and responsibilities. Within my role I undertake daily tasks such as revenue monitoring to ensure it all matches up with sales tonnage, and creating reports to identify which customers debts are overdue. I also undertake pricing and costing analysis to make sure the prices charged on our products are in line with costs and that costs are also reported accurately so we can produce accurate analysis and reports for the business leaders.
“Alongside these day-to-day tasks there are also jobs that need to be done on a monthly basis, such as month-end reporting. This includes gathering all the data from various places to accurately report the business’ result for the month. This includes balance sheet and profit statement reconciliations, ensuring everything balances with the underlying data.
“The project work I get involved in is generally around benefit analysis and investment appraisal. So in simple terms I investigate whether a project will add value financially or whether it may not be worth doing.”
Why did you chose to work for British Steel?
“From having a background in finance and economics, I had a prior knowledge of the steel industry as it was often used as a case study at university. The market had always intrigued me and when I saw the position available I immediately got excited about possibly working in the industry for British Steel.
“I was also excited to be able to work for a company that has shown resilience to overcome many challenges in its short time as British Steel. These environments are great to learn from and take with you as your career develops.
“Another aspect was that the salary offered was significantly better than those of similar roles being advertised at the same time.
“Once I had applied for the role the assessment centre also helped persuade me to take the job. The Early Careers Team made the process so straightforward, answering any questions before the day very quickly as well as making me feel at ease on the day of the assessment centre. I immediately felt welcome.”
How they would describe the culture of British Steel and how you fit into it?
“I would describe the culture at British Steel as many things, but most of all refreshing. There is so much care about the employees, and everything is done with the employees in mind.
“There’s also health and safety at the heart of everything the business does. From when you first start in your induction, it’s drilled into you the importance of looking after yourself and others. If a job can’t be done safely it won’t be done at all.
“A continuous improvement culture is currently being embedded into the business. Every day is about improvement, growth and learning, and all ideas are taken into consideration. From a personal view, as long as I can keep improving day by day, with the help of the business, then anything is possible and we can achieve great things.
“I would also say it’s welcoming and friendly. From day one everyone makes time to talk to you, whether it’s about work or just wanting to know more about yourself. The majority of people you come into contact with seem to have a positive attitude and mindset which is often contagious.”
How do you think your role at British Steel will help with your future career goals?
“British Steel outlined in its job offer that it’s willing to invest in its employees and allow them to gain internationally recognised professional qualifications to further their knowledge and skillset. This is important in the world of finance and so far they have lived up to this statement.
“The opportunity of gaining a professional accountancy qualification, with help and funding from British Steel, will open new doors for me personally. It will also help me to move through the company and further my career, while giving back to the company at the same time.
“The internal set-up within British steel is also fantastic. Every graduate and placement student is given their own personal mentor and champion that they can chat to confidentially about any topic, at any time, whether it be work-related or personal. These mentors and champions already have the experience within the business to guide you through the early stages in your career, and allow you to grow both professionally and personally.”
What do you think the best thing about working for British Steel is?
“The best part about working for British Steel is the people. Everyone is always friendly, and always willing to help.
“My first 3 months were spent as part of the construction team. During this time I worked very closely to people from all kinds of backgrounds and disciplines, and having got to know most of them very well, there is always someone who is happy to lend a helping hand.”
What do you find most challenging about British Steel?
“So far, the most challenging part was having very little experience in the industry. At first, it was always tough to get into the conversations and know what to say right away. However, people don’t just expect you to know everything, so if ever there’s a problem, all you need to do is say so. When you need anything clarifying, if you ask someone they will be more than happy to help.”
Can you describe British Steel in 3 words
“If I could describe British Steel in 3 words, the first would be versatile. There are a lot of different scenarios in every job and it’s central to your role that you’re able to adapt your skills and mindset for every situation.
“The second word I would choose is interesting. Every day brings with it new processes, people and situations. I would like to think everyone at British Steel would describe their role as exciting because there’s just so much opportunity.
“The last word I would use to describe British Steel is developing. Both the business and its employees are growing in confidence and abilities. This role will definitely equip me for the future.”
Have you got any advice for people currently applying to work for British Steel?
“My advice for anyone wanting to apply for British Steel would be to read up about the company, and read the online hints, including the CV tips. Take your time and plan your answers for the video interview, and when on the assessment centre, just stay calm and relaxed, because its designed to get the best out of you, not trip you up, so try and enjoy the experience.”

Joshua Haywood, Finance Graduate, British Steel

Lucy Jones, Energy Specialist Graduate, British Steel
We sat down with one of our graduates, Lucy Jones, who completed her placement three years ago, and now enjoys a substantive post at British Steel...
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Lucy Jones, Energy Specialist Graduate, British Steel
Age: 25
Position at British Steel: Energy Specialist (third year at British Steel)
Course: MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University: Loughborough University
What attracted you to British Steel?
I live locally and I’ve got family that work here, and I did a placement between my third and fourth year at university which I enjoyed. I knew that they’d be able to offer me quite a wide variety of positions by speaking to family who work here.
What duties does your role include?
I’m on the implementation team for energy optimisation, so currently I’m facilitating implementation projects that could possibly save money within the company. Examples of these are upgrading kit and installing VSD’s (variable speed drives) which control the speed of motors, allowing them to slow down and save power instead of running at full speed unnecessarily. My favourite position so far was working at the Scunthorpe Rail Section Mill. When I was there I looked after day-to-day management of maintenance, such as ordering spare parts, organising the work for the next week, looking after the team, preparing for stock periods, and really just the general running of the plant electrically.
How did your degree prepare you for your new position?
The project I did at university in my final year was how to design a patch antenna for clothes, so it didn’t really prepare me for the high end electrical side as here it’s mainly medium and high voltage, whereas that was more electronics and communication. However, the process that you go through to write a thesis, skills such as time and project management definitely came in handy and obviously it’s helpful knowing the theoretical basics before you go on to apply your knowledge practically.
What are your colleagues like?
Really friendly and supportive which is great, because when you’ve just started as a graduate you’ve just done all the theory side of everything and it can be a bit overwhelming, but they were all so eager to help me settle in. Like, for example, if they were going out to perform a task, they’d always come to me and say ‘Lucy, we’re just going out to do this, have you done it yet?” Basically they’d invite me to come along and learn things with them as they did it, which I thought was really good.
What advice do you have for anyone thinking of joining?
Get your application in in a timely manner, be enthusiastic, have a solid CV and just be open to everything!

Lucy Jones, Energy Specialist Graduate, British Steel

Nico Breviglieri, Degree Apprentice, British Steel
Nico Breviglieri is currently studying one of our unique degree-level apprenticeships, merging higher education with practical, hands-on experience.
Be Inspired
Nico Breviglieri, Degree Apprentice, British Steel
What made you choose an apprenticeship with us?
At the time, I was working as an operator here on Appleby Frodingham Coke Ovens when I decided that I wanted a career change, I was working on my BTEC level 3 in engineering on my days off when this opportunity came up. I originally had an interview for the electrical apprenticeship but then received a phone call a couple of weeks later to come back and interview for the degree apprenticeship, which I was later offered a position. It’s a brilliant opportunity, as well as earning money I’m also receiving training that would usually cost thousands. In five years’ time, I will be a fully qualified electrical engineer.
What work have you been doing within the electrical degree apprenticeship?
Initially we began with the domestic side of electrics, learning about consumer units, MC’s and cable diversity. At the minute, I’m working on wiring within a panel simulating the sort of things we will be doing on site. I’ve just completed a traffic light circuit which was great figuring out how it all worked and the real-world applications it had. My next task will involve stripping a motor, testing it in order to see if it is safe for use and then re-building it.
With regards to the “degree” side of the apprenticeship, it’s mostly theoretical work and calculations, although we have started working on small circuits in electrical principals, creating attenuators and measuring their values with an oscilloscope
What’s the structure of your degree apprenticeship like?
It’s five years altogether. I spend 4 days a week at the training centre and 1 day in college, which will all change come September.
The HNC takes 2 years to complete, after which I’ll spend a year doing my HND, and then finally onto my Bachelor’s degree in years four and five. Alongside this I will also be working on plant taking part in six monthly rotations, learning my trade.
What are your prospects of progressing after your apprenticeship?
Once I’ve finished my apprenticeship I hope to be taken on by British Steel. From here I will look to firstly becoming an incorporated engineer, then a chartered engineer which will hopefully show British Steel my commitment to the point where they might consider funding my master’s degree.
What advice would you give to any young people considering a career here?
I’d tell them what a great opportunity this was and that this kind of experience and training won’t be found anywhere else around here. It is a far better option that university and there are plenty of chances to progress within the company. The tutors have a great understanding of their individual trades and are very helpful.

Nico Breviglieri, Degree Apprentice, British Steel
Employers

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Our staff members believe that there is a sense of belonging when working at the ENL UTC and due to the unique learning environment it allows them to praise and acknowledge students successes and progression.
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire, is a non-selective, publicly funded school for 13-19 year olds that aims to deliver well-rounded students into the engineering and technology industries through a specialist STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education. With a focus on connecting education to industry, students receive an innovative concept of learning that combines technical, practical and academic learning. By doing so, it provides students with something more than the traditional GCSE and A Level curriculum. Exposing individuals to real-industry projects and industry experts, enables them to progress into their dream careers by gaining the skills, experience, knowledge, qualifications and confidence required by todays employers.
Opened in September 2015, the ENL UTC £12m campus is set in the heart of Scunthorpe town centre on Carlton Street, close to both bus and train stations. The campus contains some of the most up-to-date, cutting edge engineering, scientific and computer facilities in the country that provide engaging workshop spaces to learn alongside of the theoretical work.
There are currently around 50 UTCs throughout England that are spearheading a new approach to teaching engineering and technical skills to schoolchildren around the UK. Each UTC has been established where employers need them most and where there are pronounced skill gaps. This is what makes the ENL UTC so unique within the region, allowing the next generation of workers to get much sought after skill sets to make that rapid transition into the workplace.
As the ENL UTC is currently in it's third year, the school is continuing to grow. At the moment we employ around 28 members of staff including both teaching and support staff.
Every staff member employed at the school is passionate about not only their job role but also the schools vision and ethos. Staff do not raise their voices, the school does not have an isolation system and we respect the students as much as we would like them to respect us. The ENL UTC is very focused on the individuals and building those relationships.
From a recent staff survey it stated that 95% agreed or strongly agreed that the UTC was a great place to work, 100% agreed that the UTC has a great vision and that the staff force is well led, and the average staff morale was 8.73 out of 10.
Our staff members believe that there is a sense of belonging when working at the ENL UTC and due to the unique learning environment it allows them to praise and acknowledge students successes and progression.
My job role is as the ENL UTC Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer, and I love my job because every day is different. Not only do I plan strategy for the year, manage all digital platforms and arrange literature, I also get to work closely with students and industry partners to create a sense of engagement throughout the community. Every day I am involved in an activity, event, workshop etc. that engages the students to be more involved in promoting their school.
Recently we have had permission to open the school up to a year 9, meaning that the ENL UTC is one of the first UTCs in the country to be able to do this.
We are continuously progressing and opening up the campus to new, relevant industry machinery for the curriculum as well as engaging more with the local community, showcasing our student talents.

North Lincolnshire SCITT Partnership
Train to be a teacher with a one year, full time, school-centered initial teacher training programme!
North Lincolnshire SCITT Partnership

Initial Teacher Training
Why train with us?
As a highly regarded accredited ITT Provider, with an excellent local reputation, the North Lincolnshire SCITT Partnership provides the following opportunities for successful applicants:
A high quality, one year full-time, school-centred initial teacher training programme delivered in partnership with academies, primary and secondary schools in the North Lincolnshire area
Training available in a choice of three age phases: Early Years (3 to 7), Primary (7 to 11), Secondary, (11 to 16) – subject specialisms determined on an annual basis
Applications via UCAS and offered as either School-Centred Teacher Training (SCITT) or Primary School Direct in association with Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Lead School
Successful trainees awarded QTS with full PGCE in association with our HEi Partner, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln
Excellent prospects in relation to securing a first teaching post – the Partnership has a proven track record of producing high-calibre teachers. They supply approximately 17 per cent of the current teacher workforce in North Lincolnshire, many of whom now occupy positions of senior leadership
A bespoke and personalised training programme to meet the needs of individual trainees so that they are able to achieve the highest possible outcomes
Our Trainees:
- Consistently rate the quality of the training and pastoral care provided as outstanding and never less than good
- 80 per cent of trainees have rated the overall effectiveness of their training as outstanding over the last five year period
- Trainees are well-prepared for, and are confident in, meeting the rigours of their first teaching posts
- Retention into the profession remains consistently high after five years – as recognised by Ofsted
Our Partnership:
- Comprises a core team of highly skilled and expert trainers and mentors with many years’ experience of training and mentoring teachers and trainee teachers
- Further supplemented and enhanced through the use of a wide range of school based leaders and practitioners and other external pedagogical experts
- The leadership across the Partnership was graded as Outstanding by Ofsted (2016)

King Crab
Although we have our internet presence we are real people who understand seafood
King Crab

Kingcrab.co.uk is the internet face of a successful fish merchants that has been working out of Grimsby for over a third of a century. Our aim is to bring you shellfish and seafood that you will find difficult to get in your local fishmongers or your supermarket. Supermarkets don't like fish because it's wild and uncontrollable; in other words they can't dictate how we buy it.
Although we have our internet presence we are real people who understand seafood

Lincolnshire Showground
Home of the historical Lincolnshire Show, our incredibly diverse venue is so much more than just a showground. For more than 125 years our business has been a pinnacle within the community, providing the perfect space and flexibility for a whole host of events.
Lincolnshire Showground

Our 270 acres of multifunctional space is based just four miles north of Lincoln city centre, and we're proud to host hundreds of different diverse and exciting events each and every year.
The Lincolnshire Showground is owned by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, a charitable organisation established back in 1869 whose objectives are to educate the county about food, farming and a sustainable environment. Although our roots continue to be embedded in agriculture, we've diversified over the years to create a multi-purpose environment offering a wide range of services and events for the region and beyond.
Over the years we've gained a reputation for both organising and hosting outstanding events, including conferences, exhibitions, charity dinners, concerts, festivals, weddings, equine and livestock events, rallies and vehicle shows. The opportunities are endless, so if you're looking for a venue for your next event, please do get in touch with our friendly and knowledgable team.

Northern Powergrid
We appreciate that you are the future of our business. We want you to grow, to be challenged, and to succeed.
Northern Powergrid

Powering your career
We're always looking to the future, so we're embracing new technology and sustainable resources, developing environmental projects and reducing our own carbon footprint. We're investing in our network, our customers and our people.
What sets us apart? Simple. We appreciate that you are the future of our business. We want you to grow, to be challenged, and to succeed. Through excellent training and development, we'll give you the power to light up people's lives.
Our network covers an area of 25,000 square kilometres, we manage more than 60,000 substations and around 94,000 kilometres of overhead line and underground cables. That means there's no shortage of opportunities.

British Steel
The new British Steel was created in 2016 when Greybull Capital bought the Long Products Europe business of Tata Steel. It’s a new start for them and is based on 150 years of heritage. British Steel is working closely with customers and suppliers to create an agile, effective and competitive supply chain.
British Steel

British Steel, based in Scunthorpe, have a range of high quality steel products that go into a number of markets around the world. They also have a network of metal centres and service centres across the UK and Ireland enabling them to serve their customers quicker and more efficiently.
They work in 4 main markets:
- Rail - Rail products and services for high speed, heavy duty, mixed traffic, metro and tramway networks
- Sections - Sections for the construction industry. CPR-compliant for current structural design and practice
- Special Profiles - Special Profiles for earth moving, forklift, construction, shipbuilding and mining markets.
- Wire Rod - Wire rod for the automotive, construction, engineering and consumer goods markets.
British Steel's brand promise
We want to work with our customers to fully know, understand and meet their needs.
We want to build loyalty in the British Steel brand by being our customers’ first choice supplier, the one they trust, every time.
We will do this by:
- Being agile and easy to do business with – this means being responsive, adaptable, competitive and proactive
- Strengthening existing relationships and creating new relationships – this means being trustworthy, friendly and engaging
- Working together to drive improvements – with enthusiasm and effectiveness that accelerates product and service development
- Doing what we say we will do – this means being reliable and honest
With many recent changes across our business, now is a time to reinvigorate our relationships. We will show everyone that we mean business, that we are here to stay and that by working with our company – British Steel – we can all be sure of a stronger future.

ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions UK Ltd
From the office to the shop floor, our people share our global outlook and ambitions.
ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions UK Ltd

ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, it is the leading supplier of quality steel products in all major markets including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging. ArcelorMittal is present in 60 countries and has an industrial footprint in 18 countries.
Leadership at every level
The success of our company is built from having inspiring, creative leaders at all levels of the business. Because we believe that leadership shouldn’t – and doesn’t – come from the top alone. We need energising leaders in all parts of the business.
That’s why we invest heavily in developing internal excellence through leadership development programmes – combining internal and external training with a review process – to identify and develop talent at our company.
Our global employee development programme (GEDP) is the cornerstone of our people strategy and fosters leadership development by managing the performance, potential, development and careers of our people.
This approach to talent management not only creates career opportunities for those who strive to develop their potential. It also ensures we develop a pipeline of talent ready to occupy senior leadership positions.
Developing tomorrow’s leaders is also about providing excellent learning opportunities. The work of our university plays a key role here, offering corporate leadership development programmes to nurture our future leaders.

Gelder
Established in 1988 the Gelder Group is a multi-award winning construction company. Dedicated teams offer our clients a wealth of building experience in education, health, retail, insurance, leisure, residential & commercial building projects.
Gelder

Established in 1988 the Gelder Group is a multi-award winning construction company. Dedicated teams offer our clients a wealth of building experience in education, health, retail, insurance, leisure, residential & commercial building projects. We deliver everything with a ‘Can-do’ attitude and constantly challenge our teams to deliver everything with a special ‘Gelder Touch’, which our clients love.
The Gelder Group is based in Lincoln and has three main divisions; Major Contracts, Facilities Maintenance & Build, and Insurance Repair & Renovation. Each of our divisions has the benefit of employing its own specialist workforce, as well as being able to utilise our pool of experienced and skilled trades people. This enables us to offer our clients the complete construction service.

Lincolnshire Talent Academy
The Academy delivers proactive services to aid recruitment and skills development of our current and future workforce, whilst also ensuring the portability and integration of skills across the health and care system.
Lincolnshire Talent Academy

The Talent Academy concept was originally formed in June 2015 as an initiative by United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust to support engagement of younger people into its workforce.
Due to its success, the Academy evolved in April 2016 incorporating its Lincolnshire stakeholders to strengthen and support local partnership and the benefits of collaboration.
Today, the Lincolnshire Talent Academy is an umbrella body made up of health and care organisations within the County. Led by United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, the Academy represents a wide range of stakeholders from the health and care sector.
What do we do?
The Academy delivers proactive services to aid recruitment and skills development of our current and future workforce, whilst also ensuring the portability and integration of skills across the health and care system.
As employers, we work with students, schools, colleges and universities in addition to other agencies such as the DWP to provide services for individuals from the age of 14 and above, all of which are delivered in partnership though our stakeholders. Our remit includes careers inspiration activities incorporating the engagement of the education sector and delivery of careers guidance and work experience, through to the management of apprenticeship training and support for apprenticeship trailblazer standards development across our stakeholders.
With a common shared goal across all stakeholders – to adopt a “grow our own” culture within the county, the Lincolnshire Talent Academy provides the foundation for our collaborative approach to the engagement, recruitment and development of talent within the Health and Care community.

P3
We absolutely love what we do, and we’re passionate about the way we do it, and we’re looking for people who share this attitude.
P3

We’re a charity and social enterprise, made up of passionate people, who care about people. We exist to improve lives and communities by delivering services for socially excluded and vulnerable people to unlock their potential and open up new possibilities.
Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to be a full and valued member of a society where social exclusion and isolation no longer exist. It’s that simple!
Everything we do is centred on our core values - being innovative, different, creative, focused entirely on being helpful in everything we do, being passionate about the people we work with, our determination to tackle problems that others won’t, and working together as one team.
P3 services are highly diverse; we operate housing services, community-based support, advice and guidance service
Apprenticeships too!
At P3, we have a track record in supporting apprentices to gain their qualifications, on-the-job experience and in many cases, go on to permanent employment.
Not only will you get training as you work, you will also be able to study for a qualification in your chosen subject; earning while you are learning. We will provide you with a buddy who will support you while you settle into the role. They will be an existing member of staff who has experience in the area that you are working in.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Join us and you’ll be part of a 6,500 strong team of professionals all putting patient care as our top priority.
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services and community services to a population of more than 440,000 people across North and North East Lincolnshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Our annual budget is circa £300million and we have 850 beds across our three hospitals: the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby; Scunthorpe General Hospital; and Goole and District Hospital. Every year we see more than 135,000 people in our emergency departments, deliver more than 4,500 babies, carry out around 30,000 operations, treat 120,000 inpatients and book 400,000 outpatient appointments.
Our Trust is one of the largest employers in Northern Lincolnshire and continues to grow and invest in staff as well as patients. In fact, we’ve recently been crowned winner of the Employer of the Year award at the Talent for Care awards.
We might be small and friendly, but we encourage our staff to think big. Innovation is encouraged and supported – an example of this is our award-winning unique in-house computer system we have developed, called the WebV Clinical Portal, which digitally monitors and manages patient records. We have also developed a fresh approach to recruitment which enables us to make contact with overseas networks and candidates within Europe and beyond. This has positioned the Trust as a potential place to work on a global scale within the international job market and we are attracting professionals from around the world to work on our wards.
Our vision and values are central to the way we do things on a daily basis. They set out what our patients can expect from us at every step of their journey with us, whether that is on the phone, in writing or face-to-face.
Apprenticeship Programme
Our Apprenticeship programme will focus on both your academic and professional development over the course your 13 month apprenticeship. You will be working in establishment teams who will contribute directly or indirectly to quality, patient focused care.
You can expect monthly reviews with both your line manager and your assessor to check in with your progress throughout the apprenticeship programme. This will provide you with the support that you need to aid your development. In between your monthly reviews you will be working closely with your mentor who will support you in your department on a day to day basis.
The Trust apprenticeship programme is also supported by the Trust apprentice network which is held on a monthly basis. Here you will come together with your fellow apprentices across the Trust to discuss your experience and focus on your development as a group.
Together we care, we, respect, we deliver is our shared vision and values which form a declaration of our personal and organisational purpose and intent. It was created with input from staff at every level, from cleaners and ward clerks to nurses and consultants and our Trust Board have pledged their commitment to delivering services in line with this vision.

The Pink Pig Farm
We employ 38 full and part time people and more seasonally in the school holidays. We are looking for upbeat, smiley people to work with our customers, we hire for attitude and then train in house. We are also looking for experienced catering staff to create amazing food in our three kitchens. We put on shows in school holidays so dressing up is a requirement for some. We always needs Santas!
The Pink Pig Farm

We are family based on a real working farm. Our values include honesty and integrity both in the food we serve and how we treat each other. Ego's need not apply!
We employ 38 full and part time people and more seasonally in the school holidays. We are looking for upbeat, smiley people to work with our customers, we hire for attitude and then train in house. We are also looking for experienced catering staff to create amazing food in our three kitchens. We put on shows in school holidays so dressing up is a requirement for some. We always needs Santas!
We have the Greedy Pig Cafe and tea room with a 'food from the farm' section where you can buy homemade sausages, bacon, cakes, egg, beers and jams and other local goodies. We have indoor and outdoor play for children including a soft play and a brand new indoor 'imaginative play'. Our farm trail outdoors takes you to see our animals and you can take a trailer ride to see the pigs and cuddle our smaller animals.
Tourism seems to be increasing in the area and this is a market that we need to embrace as well as looking after our local people.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service
Our core purpose is to help individuals, particularly at transition points in their lives, improve their mental and physical health and well-being and choose healthier lifestyles.
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service

Who we are – strengthening communities, supporting individuals
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) promotes volunteering through its four accredited Volunteer Centres - in Boston, Manby (near Louth), Spalding and Grantham, matching would-be volunteers with opportunities and supporting volunteer involving organisations to recruit, train and retain volunteers.
LCVS is a charity working to support the health and wellbeing of communities and individuals.
It supports community groups to get established, survive and thrive by providing help and guidance with paperwork and governance, resources, sourcing funding and finding and training volunteers.
In addition, LCVS delivers and enables health-related community projects.
Find LCVS at www.lincolnshirecvs.org.uk

GWF Engineering Limited
Founded in 1965, GWF Engineering Ltd has been providing services to industry for over 50 years offering excellence in machining and fabrication solutions to hundreds of satisfied customers from a broad spectrum of industries.
GWF Engineering Limited

Founded in 1965, GWF Engineering Ltd has been providing services to industry for over 50 years offering excellence in machining and fabrication solutions to hundreds of satisfied customers from a broad spectrum of industries.
In addition to servicing the more traditional heavy engineering sectors such as Steel, Mining, Power Generation and Petrochemical, we also work innovatively in the Aerospace, Formula 1 Racing and Renewable Energy industries.
The manufacturing facility is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and is close to the UK Motorway network and the Humber Ports for ease of transport of large abnormal loads. The workshop facilities total some 35,000 sq.ft. with overhead craneage of 40T single lift and machining capabilities of up to 5.6m diameter.
We maintain a regular workforce of highly trained, skilled craftsmen and have a proactive succession policy involving the recruitment and training of apprentices in all our core disciplines. This provides us with the stability of skills and retention of knowledge required to maintain the high standards to which they work.

R G Carter
We are passionate about supporting our employees, whose loyalty and expertise allows us to consistently deliver successful projects to be proud of. We invest in training and development and aim to inspire people with the right skills, talent and enthusiasm to work with us to fulfil their potential.
R G Carter

Our Business
Established in 1921, R G Carter is a family owned business which has been building for the future for nearly a century. Renowned for our diverse range of high quality construction services, we have achieved growth & success through combining traditional family values with a passion for innovation.
Working with national and regional clients, across both private and public sectors, we provide design, construction and project management services on projects ranging from £50,000 to over £50 million.
Our values are based upon honesty, trust and the development of long term relationships, and we are committed to placing client values at the heart of our operations. Our approach to project delivery makes us able to offer a flexible, quality service that is tailored to the requirements of our clients.
Through our network of regional offices, including Lincoln, we offer a range of construction solutions, from design through to build, refurbishment and repairs. Our business model continues to be based on local delivery with empowered local decision makers and close senior level support for projects. Our ability to draw on the experience and expertise of the wider R G Carter Group of companies, means that we can offer a personal approach that is built around the Employers needs without restriction on value or construction type.
We support local communities, organisations, and supply-chain partners to deliver projects that improve lives and provide opportunities for local people. On all of our projects we seek to work collaboratively in order to create better buildings, provide opportunities for local people and invest in the future of the communities that we work with. We set the bar high for safety, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Through our accredited training centre, Carter Academy, we are a leading provider of quality apprenticeships and professional training regionally.
Our People
R G Carter currently has 1,100 members of staff, ranging across office and site based roles. Examples of these include administrators, procurement and accountants who support the successful management of projects, project managers who coordinate all aspects of the construction process, designers who work with the clients to create their ‘vision’, quantity surveyors, who manage the costs related to the project and tradesmen, through to site managers and skilled tradesman, such as bricklayers and carpenters, who ensure projects are built to client requirements. Our employees work across our range of offices and sites across the Group.
We are passionate about supporting our employees, whose loyalty and expertise allows us to consistently deliver successful projects to be proud of. We invest in training and development and aim to inspire people with the right skills, talent and enthusiasm to work with us to fulfil their potential. To demonstrate our commitment, everyone who joins our company has access to our CITB registered training centre, Carter Academy, offering Health & Safety qualifications and a variety of courses from NVQ to degree level.
Join Our Team
We look for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our teams. Dependant on the role, ideal candidates will have good experience of team working and delivering construction projects to excellent quality.
We understand that great projects need great people. Whether you are looking for a training opportunity, or are already experienced in your role, R G Carter offers more than just the next step in your career. You will be joining a diverse group of talented people and with the addition of your ideas, passion and skills we can develop, innovate and build the future together.
R G Carter is a dynamic company where you will have the chance to prove yourself on challenging projects, further develop your skills and work with experienced construction professionals.
“I joined RG Carter due to its great reputation for training and investing in people, and I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a people focussed company with a sense of family values. Personal development is important to the company, whatever your experience or life stage.” Jack, Trainee Construction Manager
The construction industry is unique; with so many career options that combines a range of skills and interests.
Whether you’re interested in building, engineering, science or design, at R G Carter we can offer a variety of different rewarding, challenging roles to help develop your skills and start a successful and exciting career in construction.
- Work on exciting, innovative projects, that you can see through from concept to completion
- Learn a mix of theory as well as practical skills out on site
- Work in an ever changing industry, with new state-of-the-art technology
- Give something back to the local communities in which we all live
- Get training and support from our experts at our Carter Academy

Gusto Homes
Gusto Homes has been a leading brand in the regional house-building scene for the last 25-years, with a well-earned reputation for the style and quality of the homes it builds, and for its innovative approach to the design of energy efficient new dwellings.
Gusto Homes

Gusto Homes has been a leading brand in the regional house-building scene for the last 25-years, with a well-earned reputation for the style and quality of the homes it builds, and for its innovative approach to the design of energy efficient new dwellings.
As part of the family-owned Gusto Group, Gusto Homes enjoys the close working support of sister-companies Gusto Construction and architects Studio-G Associates, thus bringing together the three essential ingredients for successful new homes – a quality-thirsty developer, creative and innovative designers, and a highly skilled, well-qualified and experienced construction work-force.
Gusto homes have built eco-homes in Lincoln, and have created a development in Great Gonerby.

Bosch
If you have a passion for motor vehicles and the drive to perform, a career supported by Bosch could put you on the road to success.
Bosch

What we offer our associates
For more than 130 years, we have offered our associates around the world the opportunity to shape the future with a leading global provider of technology and services. Beneficial innovations that improve the quality of people’s lives, and save resources, drive our work. We encourage our associates to be individuals and see diversity as an asset. Our company enables its associates to strike a healthy balance between professional and personal aims, as we see this as a decisive means of promoting creativity and job satisfaction. This balance also shapes the foundation of our associates’ outstanding performance. Lifelong learning and a regular change of perspective are firmly anchored in our leadership culture. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our locations around the world.
It pays to work at Bosch
Lay the perfect foundation for the future: With our preventive healthcare program, the company pension scheme, and other benefits.
With the company pension scheme we lay a perfect foundation for your future
Our compensation for your work is not just good, it’s equitable. Pay structures at Bosch are fair and transparent. After all, we want to build a long-term, successful working relationship with you. We also add attractive benefits to your basic salary, such as our company pension scheme. And the more you put into your work, the more you'll get out of it — as part of our work bonus scheme.
The Bosch benefit plan offers a simple, profitable system for company retirement benefits. To help you accumulate retirement savings, we offer company contributions. Additionally, you can contribute directly from your salary. The contributions are invested in stocks and interest-bearing securities. We are careful to provide you with a secure and sustainable investment strategy. Your savings will be available as additional income once you retire.
But there are more ways we appreciate your work and encourage you to contribute your ideas. We have thus introduced our company suggestion system: Suggestions that deliver results, such as optimised processes or improved product quality, are rewarded with bonuses of up to 150,000 euros. The success we have demonstrated in gathering associates' ideas and putting them into practice received accolades from the Deutsches Institut für Betriebswirtschaft (dib) in 2008.
Make your mark
Give your job a meaning. With solutions “Invented for life.”
At Bosch, we are committed to developing innovative, beneficial, and fascinating products and services. Enhance with us the quality of life worldwide, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
Discover new directions
Your way might change — we will stay by your side.
We welcome change and encourage you to switch between positions and working fields. Tell us about your goals, and let us put them into practice.
Walk the talk
Wherever you are — our team spirit is with you.
Robert Bosch founded our company over 130 years ago, and we still live by the values he embodied today. Discover a culture that is based on respect and responsibility, and carry our values further.
Balance your life
Make your job match your lifestyle. We provide you with individual support.
You know that there is more to life than just work. That’s why we actively support you in finding a healthy balance between your private and professional lives. Join us, and let life happen.
Pay it forward
We love our business and our environment. Let's save them both for future generations.
At the core of our DNA is social responsibility. That's why, with us, you can achieve business success and support social and environmental projects at the same time.
Be yourself
Your diversity makes us special. Enrich us with your own unique personality.
Everyone is different. We appreciate your individuality and believe that diversity is an asset for our company. Show us your way of thinking, and let us drive great innovations together.
Shape tomorrow’s world
The future offers many opportunities. Be among the first to take advantage of them.
With regard to global megatrends and new technical capabilities, we create solutions for a connected life. And there is much more potential for us to tap. Create your vision of the future with us, and witness how your ideas shape tomorrow's world.
Find your place
You know how you can work best. We offer you the conditions needed.
One global company, many ways of working: From start-ups to established corporate structures, we offer a wide range of working environments. Join in, and find the right place for you.

Househam Sprayers
Househam Sprayers is the UK's largest manufacturer and supplier of top quality self-propelled and trailed agricultural crop sprayers and amenity sprayers.
Househam Sprayers

Designed, built and tested in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, our range of self-propelled machines uses ground-breaking technology to deliver a specification not often found on other machines available in the crop spraying market.
Furthermore, all Househam self-propelled machines have been designed with low weight and even weight distribution in mind. This minimises soil compaction and allows the machine to be used throughout the year, minimising weather delays and reducing the risk of diseases taking hold.
Househam is dedicated to producing leading edge technology which is designed to offer maximum efficiency and ' future-proof' our ever expanding range of sprayers. Customers are supported around the globe with an experienced network of service engineers and dealers', ensuring help and assistance is but a phone call away. Providing world class technical innovation, research and development and testing and manufacturing services to deliver exciting, effective and efficient concepts for our global customers.
With over four decades of success within the agricultural sprayer market, Househam is able to combine cutting edge technology devised by some of the industry's best engineers with precision manufacturing and speed to market.
The Vision of Househam
The challenges faced by agriculture are massive. The ever increasing world population relies on the food agriculture produces and this represents a challenge for the industry, globally, unlike any other industry has hitherto faced.
However, bringing more and more land into agricultural use can have detrimental effects of the environment by encouraging deforestation, which releases more CO2 into the atmosphere, and the draining of natural wetlands both of which increase the risk of flooding.
By protecting and improving the vast areas of soil currently under cultivation and maximising its productive capacity with advances in plant breeding, nutrient management, crop protection products and innovative application technology, we should be able to go a long way towards producing higher volumes of food which is healthier, safer and produced in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.
Our aim is to use new and innovative technology to enable us, as leading manufacturers of crop sprayers, to produce machines which enable growers not only to apply crop protection products very accurately, but also to help protect soil structure by reducing soil compaction. Our links with the leading agricultural research bodies and our continuing dialogue with practical farmers and contractors helps us to produce leading edge crop sprayers which meet the needs of users around the world.