News tagged #People

Embracing virtual training to upskill our workforce

Engaging the future generation is just the starting point to building a talented workforce. Ongoing career development and upskilling is key to ensuring our operators are up to date with best practises and the latest technology. With COVID-19 challenging our usual ways of delivering training, it is important that we consider ways to create a […]

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Wellbeing & Mental Health: Flannery Blog Post

Our Training Manager, Sophie Francis, has written the first Flannery blog. She’s passionate about Mental Health and the wellbeing of our team. This blog is a summary of the steps we have taken over the last twelve weeks to support each other. We hope that it is informative and can help you to make positive […]

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CPA Stars of the Future

Last Wednesday (June 26th) we attended the CPA Stars of the Future awards – an awards show designed to recognise and celebrate the outstanding apprentices emerging throughout the construction industry. Our focus was set on the ‘Plant Operative’ award and we were delighted to learn all three finalists in the category were Flannery apprentices. Joe […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2019

National Mental Health Awareness week is a chance to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health and continue to break down the barriers within the construction industry. The Flannery BuildUp! Campaign is our symbol of commitment to this cause. Through workshops, toolbox talks and induction training, we are passionate about providing support to our workforce and […]

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Flannery Plant Hire has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer

Flannery Plant Hire has today accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Flannery Plant receive a minimum hourly wage of £8.75 in the UK or £10.20 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £7.83 per hour. […]

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Building Equality Awards

Incredibly proud to have been recognised at the Building Equality Awards for our continued work towards creating a more inclusive industry. Pictured is Paul Pettinger, collecting our award for Sponsor/Supporter of the year and Mick Wilson, receiving an outstanding contribution award for driving our Rainbow JCB on its many public appearances (Photo courtesy of James […]

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West London Business Awards 2019

Flannery were named Financial Growth Corporate of the Year at the West London Business Awards 2019! Many thanks to the people behind the event for such a fantastic night and a huge well done to those whose hard work made this achievement possible. Collecting the award from left to right: Owen Goggin, Chris Matthew, Paul […]

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In the Spotlight – Pharsal Fletchmen, Operator

Flannery driver Pharsal Fletchman is in the spotlight this month and has been rewarded for his outstanding performance during an emergency situation. Whilst travelling along the M6 motorway on route to his next delivery, Pharsal responded courageously and efficiently to support an injured member of the public. David Gibbons (Depot Manager, Manchester) presented Pharsal with […]

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