Success at Balfour Beatty’s “Driving Change Stars Awards”

Flannery Plant Hire Triumphs at Balfour Beatty’s “Driving Change Stars Awards”

Flannery Plant Hire is proud to announce a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to addressing skills shortages within the plant hire and construction industry. At the prestigious Driving Change Stars Awards, hosted by Balfour Beatty plc, we were honoured to receive the Raising the Bar award for our innovative and impactful collaboration in establishing the Operator Skills Hub.

The award recognises organisations that are setting new standards and leading by example in driving positive change across the sector. We are thrilled to have been recognised for our collective efforts with key industry partners to tackle the challenges posed by the nationwide shortage of skilled operators.

Through the Operator Skills Hub, we have taken significant strides to combat this issue by delivering comprehensive training to over 1,000 new operators. This initiative not only provides individuals with the vital skills they need to enter the workforce, but it also ensures that the next generation of operators is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. The success of this programme is evident in the number of trained operators who have gone on to secure full-time employment, enhancing both their careers and the wider industry standards.

Flannery Plant Hire is deeply committed to elevating the quality and skills of our workforce, and we recognise that this cannot be achieved in isolation. The success of the Operator Skills Hub is the result of effective collaboration with Balfour Beatty and other industry stakeholders, working together towards a shared vision of a skilled, sustainable, and forward-thinking workforce.

The Raising the Bar award serves as a testament to the impact of these collective efforts, but it also highlights the continuous need for innovation, partnership, and dedication to improving the skills base within the construction and plant hire sectors. At Flannery, we are more motivated than ever to continue driving change, empowering the next generation of skilled operators, and helping to shape the future of the industry.

This achievement is just the beginning, and we look forward to scaling these efforts even further in the months and years to come. Together, we are raising the bar and setting new standards for the future of our industry.

Thank you to Balfour Beatty plc for this incredible recognition and to all our partners for their unwavering support in this journey. Let’s continue driving change together!