69 – A Top Position For Screwfix At First Attempt

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A Top 100 list compiled by the Department for Education has recognised England’s outstanding apprenticeship employers – and Screwfix, the trade retailer, has been ranked in 69th place.

Screwfix applied for its first time and was successful for its commitment to creating new apprenticeships, the diversity of apprentices and the number of apprentices who successfully achieve their apprenticeships.

Over 500 colleagues across the business have already completed an apprenticeship programme, ranging across areas such as retail management, customer service, HR management, finance and data.

Apprenticeships are offered at all levels from Level 2 apprenticeships to Level 7 postgraduate level apprenticeships.

Reaching potential

John Mewett, Screwfix CEO says: “To be in the Department for Education’s top 100 apprenticeship employers for 2023 is massive recognition for the Screwfix leadership and talent team. I am incredibly proud of all our colleagues who have completed or are progressing in their programme. 83% of our colleagues who complete their apprenticeship get promoted to a new role and this is testament to Screwfix culture and how it encourages our colleagues to reach their potential.

“More than 640 of my colleagues are now on their way to completing their apprenticeship.”

Helping hands

With apprenticeships representing a vital part of Screwfix culture, the retailer is also committed to supporting trade apprentices across the UK and The Republic of Ireland.

Earlier this year, Screwfix crowned Katie Jones, a heating engineer from Burscough, as the winner of Trade Apprentice 2023. The annual competition champions the new talent in the industry and shines a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Picture: Screwfix has been appointed to the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list – and some of its apprentices enjoying their graduation.

www.screwfix.com

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
23rd August 2023

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