Who Helps Us Deliver Our Apprenticeships?

The Wienerberger team are passionate about the opportunities for learning and development that apprenticeship schemes can offer our employees. We invest time, money and hard work into running our apprenticeship schemes, but we can’t do it alone.

We collaborate with several experienced training providers who work closely with our apprentices to pass on expertise and teach new skills, setting them up for future career progression. 

Read on to find out more about some of our apprenticeship partners and the invaluable support they offer Wienerberger and our apprentices. 

Eliesha Training Ltd

According to research by the UK Government, Managers and Leaders are amongst the least likely to receive formal training and development in the UK.  The Business and Innovation survey revealed that 71% of firms are failing to offer training to first-time managers and 43% of UK managers rate their own line manager as ineffective – only one in five are trained/qualified.

Wienerberger have opted to take a different approach, as it our vision to develop our managers and leaders to the highest internationally recognised standards of knowledge, skills and behaviours through our commitment to the Leadership and Management Apprenticeship programmes.

As a result, Wienerberger has partnered with Eliesha Training Ltd to run a series of apprenticeships in Leadership and Management at Level 3 and Level 5, offering both the apprenticeship and an ILM qualification. These courses cover subjects such as time management, strategic thinking, communication skills and budget management.

The current programmes at Wienerberger are now coming towards their conclusion and we have already seen people passing the qualification with merits and distinctions, with a number of the participants gaining promotions and increased responsibility.

Sheffield Hallam University

As a leading provider of degree apprenticeships, Sheffield Hallam University works more than 400 organisations and professional bodies to develop and deliver programmes that meet industry needs.

Wienerberger staff are currently studying of business management programmes with Sheffield Hallam University, combining on-the-job with university study. They come to University around four times a year for a block of 3-4 days to study a subject and then go back to put that new knowledge into action. As well as studying for a degree, Wienerberger learners will also gain a professional award from the Institute of Leadership & Management.

HWGTA

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) is an employer led, not for profit training provider offering bespoke apprenticeships for local businesses and communities. HWGTA has over 50 years of experience in delivering excellent training across the two counties.

Wienerberger’s relationship with HWGTA first started in the 1980s with a Level 3 Maintenance apprentice. More recently in 2017, HWGTA successfully recruited two apprentices on to the Technical Mechatronics pathway, who are currently in their final year.

Click here to watch Wienerberger apprentice Sven share his experiences of taking part in an apprenticeship with HWGTA.

HETA

HETA (Humberside Engineering Training Association) and Wienerberger have worked closely over the past several years to build a successful relationship. HETA have trained and placed engineering apprentices at the three Wienerberger sites across the Humber region. Further to this, using a consultative approach, HETA have worked with Wienerberger to upskill their existing workforce in a range of areas such as HNC’s, Adult Apprenticeships, NVQ L3’s and Basic Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance.

“The team at Wienerberger are excellent to work with. Their passion to invest in apprentices, and the quality of training they receive on site makes Wienerberger one of the top companies within the Humber region to work with on developing future engineering talent.”, commented Adam Wilson, Training & Development Advisor at HETA. 

SETA Training

SETA has been training apprentices since 1966 and is passionate about helping young people succeed in engineering. SETA is a long-established, trusted training provider that boasts a strong track record of delivering apprenticeships from intermediate to degree level for business like Wienerberger across the North East.

SETA’s Washington base is the largest engineering training centre in the North East with its own well-equipped workshops. Their engineering apprenticeships benefit from a high level of training, delivered by qualified, highly experienced staff. This enables ‘hands-on’ learning and means the students acquire practical skills for use in industry.

Lindley Educational Trust

Lindley Education Trust is a charity that was specifically established to enable those leaving full time education to make a more effective transition to the workplace.  55 years later a significant part of the Trust’s resources and talented is still dedicated to enabling young employees develop key skills, better understand their potential and take responsibility for realising that potential with their employer.

Lindley’s partnership with Wienerberger is based around the provision of a residential outdoor personal development course for our engineering apprentices.  The courses are based at Lindley’s Hollowford Centre in the heart of The Peak District.  This is a purpose-built centre with 140 beds, with supporting training facilities and a talented and experienced training team.

In addition to participating in carefully designed exercises utilising outdoor settings and adventurous activities and a range of reflective experiences, the apprentices are given increasing levels of responsibility and opportunities to engage with Wienerberger management and senior leadership team.

Thank you to all our apprenticeship providers for helping us to give our apprentices the opportunity to fulfil their potential as part of the Wienerberger team. We couldn’t do it without you!