BUILDERS’ merchant Huws Gray has revealed how it demonstrated its commitment to the next generation of tradespeople by donating kits of additional tools to 35 apprentices who are training with Mears Group, a provider of housing maintenance services.
The two companies have a partnership that extends over 15 years, during which time Huws Gray has supported Mears and North Lanarkshire Council on the delivery of housing maintenance works. That relationship extended into supporting the annual cohort of apprentices eight years ago, and has continued ever since.
Eddie Hernon, MD at PDM Huws Gray, said, “Our long-standing partnership with Mears and the council is something Huws Gray is very proud of. We recognise that to successfully deliver housing maintenance, management and servicing work for a local authority such as North Lanarkshire, there needs to not only be a reliable supply chain partner such as ourselves, but also a highly trained workforce.
“They have clearly demonstrated their commitment to investing in apprentices each year, so our donation of these kits is an ideal way of supporting that commitment.”
The apprentices cover a range of skilled trade areas including joinery, electricals, plumbing, bricklaying, plastering, and heating. The kits that apprentices have received contain various additional tools designed to enhance the apprentices’ access to learning.
Commenting on behalf of Mears, MD Alan Burns added, “To have the support of Huws Gray in providing these toolkits to our apprentices is fantastic. We are delighted to work with a team who also recognise the importance of encouraging and enabling our growing team of apprentices on our North Lanarkshire Enterprise contract.”
