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Fabricator Warwick North West has implemented a junior management structure in its attempt to future-proof the business and address the effects the skills shortage could have on the firm.

The Liverpool based window and door manufacturer has created this additional layer within its organisational structure to develop young talent and reduce pressure on senior leadership.

Chief executive Greg Johnson says: "We didn't want to wait for a crisis to address the skills gap. By investing early in our next generation of leaders, we've created a strong, dynamic middle layer in the business that's already delivering real results."

Age concern

The initiative comes as industry research shows an increasingly ageing demographic among installers and tradespeople, raising concerns about the sector's future workforce.

The junior managers (who are all under the age of 35) at Warwick North West are paired closely with a senior team member who provides mentoring and guidance, allowing experienced staff to pass on their knowledge while helping new managers grow in confidence.

"This approach has two major benefits," Johnson explains. "First, it gives ambitious young staff a clear pathway to progress within our business. They can see and understand the exact role that they could move into. Second, it ensures we retain and can pass on crucial industry knowledge as our more experienced staff approach retirement age."

 Since implementing the junior management structure, Warwick has seen improved retention rates and a more dynamic approach to problem-solving across the business.

Picture: Warwick North West junior leadership team and chief executive Greg Johnson (centre).

www.warwicknorthwest.co.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
28th October 2025

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