William Hare Group

With Christmas around the corner, our teams have been rallying to support their local communities. Special thanks to colleagues at our Brandlesholme HQ near Bury, who have run gift and winter clothing appeals for the Bury Homeless Project, a shoe box appeal for local animals, and urgently needed collections for the Brandlesholme Food Bank. At such a busy time of year, when we all need one another’s support more than ever, we’re extremely proud of the generosity and community-spiritedness of our colleagues. Well done to all of you. #Christmas #community #ourpeople

With sustainability at the forefront of all we do at William Hare, we are encouraged by the progress being made within our supply chain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Our Scope 3 emissions account for more than 95% of our company’s embodied carbon emissions, so this is a major priority for us. As key contributors to SteelZero, and with a firm eye on our interim 2030 milestone, we have recently issued a questionnaire to our supply chain members to improve the granularity of our carbon data. Once received, this data will be shared with the broader SteelZero membership and undoubtedly used in the next round of carbon reporting early in the new year. We very much appreciate the continued support of our supply chain, especially through this crucially important transition phase when significant investment is required by many to take their next significant step towards a more sustainable future. We remain available to all key stakeholders (upstream and downstream) – if you would like to continue the discussion, please contact Jonathan Davis, our Associate Technical Director. Find out more about SteelZero here: https://lnkd.in/dG2p9u7P #SteelZero #NetZero #EthicalProcurement #sustainability #StructuralSteel

We currently have some great job opportunities at our Risca facility in South Wales and at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. As a result of an increase in demand for heavy, complex fabrication, our Risca factory has expanded its operations to add a second factory shift. It is now looking to recruit 20 fabricators and welders from within the local community to maximise the facility’s output capacity. The new recruits will work on structural steel of varying grades and thicknesses, and must be either time served or at NVQ level 3 or 4. At Hinkley Point C, we require 30 welders to support on innovative steel solutions for the construction of the two new nuclear reactors. Candidates must have certificates using the MMA welding process to BS EN ISO 9606-1 standard, covering all positions and material thickness. Find out more about the Hinkley Point C jobs: https://lnkd.in/eKGUTHuz Find out more about the Risca jobs: https://lnkd.in/eT4SKP8A If you’re interested in coming and working for one of the most respected businesses in the construction industry, don’t hesitate to get in touch! #recruitment #construction #welder #fabricator #structuralsteel

Our annual William Hare Apprentice and Mentor Awards are an opportunity to celebrate our colleagues who are at the start of their careers with us and the fantastic mentors who support them. This year’s awards ceremony, held at Leeds United FC, brought together colleagues from across the UK. Five apprentices were recognised for their contribution to the workplace and progress in skills development and studies: 🏆 William Hare Apprentice of the Year – Jack Crowley 🏆 2024 Production Apprentice of the Year – Zafeerah Bagas 🏆 2024 Office Apprentice of the Year – Olivia Merriman 🏆 Production Apprentice of the Year – Kevin Beevers 🏆 Most Improved Apprentice of the Year – Luke Atkinson In addition, Paul Lovatt was awarded William Hare Mentor of the Year, while Jordan Darr was our Office Mentor of the Year. Huge thanks to them for the role they play in shaping colleagues' careers. #apprenticeships #mentors #EarlyCareers #StructuralSteel #OurPeople

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act – groundbreaking legislation that has helped to keep millions of workers safe. To celebrate and raise awareness of the HSWA amongst colleagues, we produced our own posters for facilities and offices, highlighting key facts about the Act and its impact. Did you know that between 1974 and 2020, there was an 88% reduction in fatal workplace injuries? As we approach the end of the year, let’s all take time to be grateful for the difference the HSWA has made to our industry. #safety #healthandsafety #HSWA #construction #structuralsteel

We have been awarded Platinum accredited membership as part of The 5% Club esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to empowering our employees through “earn & learn” initiatives such as apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and sponsored student placements. Achieving Platinum status is testament to our dedication in nurturing the growth and development of our workforce. We are creating pathways for professional growth, equipping our staff with the skills and confidence they need to thrive. By being part of The 5% Club, we proudly stand alongside over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change. We will never stop building and believing in the future workforce of William Hare Group. #CelebratingExcellence #earnandlearn #apprenticeships #graduates

Fantastic news to start the week! Our early careers programme won Apprenticeship Initiative of the Year at the prestigious Construction News Workforce Awards 2024. The awards saw almost 400 people coming together at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London to recognise the outstanding achievements of those within the construction industry who go above and beyond to cultivate talent, safety and wellbeing. The judges recognised the strength of our early careers programme, highlighting the fact that 15% of our workforce are enrolled and retention rates are impressive. They also commended our STEM ambassador initiatives, 5% Club Large Employer of the Year Award, and positive social and business impact. The strength and depth of our programme was reflected in three of our team also being finalists in individual awards. Huge congratulations to Dan Baston and Oliver Webster, who were shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year, and Jordan Darr, who was a finalist in the Graduate of the Year category. This accolade is the result of a huge team effort – thanks to everyone across William Hare who makes our organisation such a great place to start your career. #construction #apprenticeships #earlycareers #ConstructionNews #ourpeople

On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will be taking time to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. May we continue to honour them. #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay

Greg Cooper, Managing Director of Hybrid Structures, part of the William Hare Group, is set to be a panellist at a high-profile industry event being run by PEFC International – the world’s largest forest certification programme. The event – designed for developers, tier 1 contractors and mass timber manufacturers and installers – will focus on the carbon and environmental benefits of mass timber construction and how potential challenges due to excess moisture can be mitigated and avoided. Greg will take part in a discussion on mitigating the risk of moisture issues in mass timber construction, with fellow panellists Steve Cook of Willmott Dixon, Nic Clark of KLH UK Limited and Alex Brock of B&K Hybrid Solutions. More details of the event here: https://lnkd.in/e9mrNt_a We look forward to seeing you there! #event #construction #timber

On United Nations World Cities Day 2024, we hope you enjoy this bird’s eye view of how William Hare has helped to shape London’s iconic buildings with structural steel – in total, over 233,000 tonnes! We are proud of the contribution we make to cities through our engineering excellence and innovative, sustainable solutions. With urban communities set to accommodate 70% of the global population by 2050, we look forward to continuing to play our part in responsible, sustainable city development for the benefit of future generations. #cities #WorldCitiesDay #London #skyscrapers #structuralsteel