HILLINGTON-based Pacific Building has been awarded the ultimate Platinum Award by The 5% Club.
The honour follows two previous Gold Awards and recognises the company’s contribution to the continued development of all employees through ‘earn and learn’ schemes including apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and sponsored students’ course placements.
The 5% Club is a movement of employers inspired to take positive action for increased, inclusive and accessible workplace training for all and who commit to having at last 5% of their workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions.
From a membership list of 1,100 companies across the UK, Pacific was just one of the five employers in Scotland who met the Platinum criteria in the Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit, which validates employers’ activities, explores their future plans and commitments, and examines their approaches to quality, social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.
Pacific MD Gerard McMahon said, “We are delighted to have been recognised yet again for our commitment to training and development of young people – this time with the ultimate prize, a Platinum Award. As an employee-owned business, it is critical to continually develop our own talent to meet the growing demands of the construction industry.”
Mark Cameron OBE, chief executive at The 5% Club, commented, “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Pacific Building who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of ‘earn and learn’ initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Platinum membership, Pacific Building have shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.”
Gill Cronin, director of operations at The 5% Club, added, “It is inspiring to witness the dedication and passion our members bring to providing meaningful career development opportunities. Pacific Building’s Platinum membership highlights their leadership in creating impactful learning environments that prioritise inclusion and diversity.
“As we see 20% of our members reaching these prestigious tiers of Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, it’s a true reflection of how companies like Pacific Building are laying the groundwork for the future talent pipeline.”
