Local employer, GBS Joinery celebrates 25 years of investing in Apprenticeships
To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week Stockport company GBS Joinery working in partnership with Stockport College, is celebrating offering apprenticeships to young people since it opened for business in 1984.
GBS opened when Nigel (Managing Director), began his career as a bench joiner in the humble surroundings of a garage. The business grew and within 3 years he had taken on his first apprentice , David Lamb at the tender age of 18, Dave learnt his trade from Nigel, and is now after almost 25 years of loyal service is now a partner in the company, leading the team in the workshop which leaves Nigel time to focus on marketing and running the business.
The company has always carried a strong belief in vocational training and in passing on traditional skills and giving young people the opportunity to learn those skills and that ethos continues today as four out of twelve of the current staff have served their apprenticeship with the company and have become valued members of staff .
GBS customers ranges from those who choose timber windows and doors over UPVC because “Upvc costs the earth”, and wish to preserve the original architecture and character of their home.
GBS will continue its role advising on and installing bespoke period windows and doors. The company has gained its reputation by taking on the most intricate and demanding projects, from reproducing windows in a Grade 2 listed chapel to making a replica Georgian style door for a collection of priceless items in a National Trust property.
The team is also renowned for its experience and knowledge in dealing with both local and area government officers and other independent organisations that oversee the restoration of listed buildings.
This gives Apprentices experience on working on a range of exciting and interesting projects. Visit JBS joinery's Website