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British manufacturer offers to help fight Covid-19

...so we would welcome the opportunity to help in any way we can.” The UK Government is also seeking organisations with skills in design/specification, rapid prototyping, product assembly and certification/regulation/testing,...

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Backing a certainty

...where people come because they feel there’s an opportunity for them to be developed in terms of their skillsets, roles and responsibilities. Do you feel threatened by initiatives such as...

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New import terminal for oil products at Coryton

...estimate that up to 50 direct jobs could be supported at the terminal. But, there will be much wider knock-on effects, with additional jobs available for contractors with skills in...

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INEOS to build UK hand sanitiser factory

...a company with enormous resources and manufacturing skills. If we can find other ways to help in the coronavirus battle, we are absolutely committed to playing our part.” For more...

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COP26: FON blog part 2 Net Zero Tech Centre

...vehicles. But make no mistake, we are contributing technology improvements, product innovations and skills and will continue to improve our own processes between now, 2050, and beyond. “ We look...
Marsh Fuels celebrates two significant milestones

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Marsh Fuels: two significant milestones

...definitely building up their fuel distribution skills. Carrie, I know you started out as a boiler engineer, then a truck driver and now you’re mostly office based. Can you tell...

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Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?

...duty; addressing skills shortages and recruiting professional drivers; and ensuring UK’s infrastructure networks (including airport capacity) are capable of meeting freight needs. Stressing the importance of logistics to the economy...

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The next generation of fuel distributors

...way to upskill, train and develop employees. “Our apprentices make contributions to the workforce whilst they are learning – gaining skills on the job. We typically appoint a ‘mentor’ who...

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Greenergy enters Irish market

...on safety, operational reliability and low costs. “By combining Greenergy’s global origination skills with Inver’s share of the recently constructed AFSC terminal in Ireland, its branded retail dealer offer and...

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New petroleum safety course

The National Skills Academy has launched a one day Petroleum Safety Training course. Aimed at contractors working at top tier COMAH petroleum sites, the course has been designed to supplement...

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Making light work of heavy oil

...to make it transportable. The only physical waste product from the process is sand that is clean enough to build with. To take advantage of the engineering and management skills...

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Greenergy extends apprenticeships

...Plymouth terminal next month to help develop the skills we need for the future,” added Tony. “Traditional ‘A’ Levels didn’t appeal to me,” said maintenance apprentice Michael Fesler. “I wanted...