Containers 4 Sale UK, located at the CEME Innovation Centre in Rainham, takes pride in its unique, hands on training for staff at all levels of their career. As a result of the company’s dedication to staff development, Containers 4 Sale UK was recently recognised in the annual Havering Business Awards, winning the Staff Training & Development Award
Containers 4 Sale UK offers all its staff in-house and external training focusing on each individual’s specific requirements – this approach has become one of the company’s biggest strengths, enabling staff to fully engage in development opportunities.
From weekly team lunches to paying for driving lessons, Containers 4 Sale UK believes that staff are at the core of the company’s success and is therefore dedicated to their professional growth. All members of staff at Containers 4 Sale UK, regardless of age and position, have a company car, ensuring employees safe passage to work.
Containers 4 Sale UK also offers a dedicated apprentice scheme which has a high retention rate – in fact, the company recently promoted two of its apprentices to Sales Manager and Operations Manager. The company has close relationships with all previous and current apprentices and feels that this is thanks to the support offered during training.
In order for staff to fully engage with the business and to promote its goals and objectives, Containers 4 Sale UK also has total transparency of the business including customer base, policies and finances.
“If employees are willing to work hard they should reap the rewards, giving them the opportunity to progress. This is one of our most important company values.” comments Leigh-Ann Bath, Managing Director and Owner of Containers 4 Sale UK. “Our dedication to staff training is paramount to our continued success and growth, and we believe that it is important for our team to be fully involved with the business. In addition, the facilities, location, assistance and support available at the CEME Innovation Centre are second to none, enabling our business to flourish.”
In 2010 Containers 4 Sale UK moved its offices to the CEME Innovation Centre, which is managed by Oxford Innovation, and the business has since gone from strength to strength, including becoming Iceland Food’s Ltd sole supplier of containers.
The CEME Innovation Centre, based at the CEME Campus, is committed to providing a growth hub for SME companies within the technology sector. By providing a selection of office, studio and workshop space, supported by businesses expertise and experience, the CEME Innovation Centre is designed to help ambitious businesses accelerate growth. The CEME Innovation Centre is managed by Oxford Innovation, a leading operator of business and innovation centres.
