Leading electrical and mechanical engineering firm GES Group has achieved Investors in People Silver Accreditation.
GES provides power and energy solutions for SMEs and large multi-nationals across a range of industries in the UK, Ireland and beyond. The group has a strong and long-standing trading history, extending across a significant number of industry sectors.
Investors in People sets the standard for better people management and defines what it takes to lead, support, and manage people well recognising the business commitment to providing a great place to work.
Visiting the firm in celebration of its latest achievement, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross commented: "We are delighted that one of our local businesses has successfully achieved this silver standard and we are immensely proud to have this award winning industry-leading organisation within our Borough.
"This Silver accreditation means that GES Group are among the top 15% percent of organisations assessed by Investors in People. It shows that GES not only value its employees, but is a sign of a great employer who understands that people are what make the difference in organisation."
Maeve Cunning – Group HR Manager said: "Meeting the requirements of the Investors in People standard is a great accolade, so exceeding it and being reaccredited at a Silver Level is something our whole team at GES Group are proud of.
"We have been really impressed by not only the uptake and engagement of our people companywide, but also their ambition, drive, and determination. This year in particular – a year that tested our industry like never before – I have noted the commitment, resilience, and tenacity of our employees and know that they are the future of GES Group.
"GES Group is a great place to work, and Investors in People helps organisations like ourselves recognise what we do well and area's we need to improve. We are proud of how far we have come with IIP but equally excited for our journey ahead whilst retaining great people and attracting new diverse talent."
David Moore, Group Chief Executive added: "I have witnessed substantial progress across the company that reinforces the IIP investment that we have jointly participated in, professional development where individuals and their departments perform better, and where our employees embrace challenges present by the ever-changing market and economy.
"Thanks to all our employees for their hard work and well-earned success in gaining the prestigious Investors in People Silver Award once again. Onwards and upwards for gold."
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Latest Construction News
22/11/2024
A contract to design the Sandymount Flood Defence Scheme in Dublin has been awarded to Jacobs by the City Council. Sandymount is one of the city areas most vulnerable to coastal flooding and is also, separately, at risk from surface water flooding, i.e. run-off from rainfall. The contract ...
22/11/2024
Northern Ireland construction company Farrans has scooped a Highly Commended All-Ireland Occupational Safety Award. The company's SHE team members Joe Loughan and Ryan Carson attended the recent premier event, which were held in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, to be presented with a ...
22/11/2024
A 'Back to the 80s' themed charity ball, which was sponsored by a number of construction companies, has helped raise a record-breaking £118,000 profit for WaterAid. The international charity's event was held recently in Titanic Belfast will all of the funds raised going towards the WaterAid ...
22/11/2024
The M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast will undergo urgent repair work from Tuesday, November 26, in order to replace damaged joints. As a result of the essential requirement to carry out these works, and to ensure the availability of specialist contractors, a series of lane closures will be in place ...
22/11/2024
Scheduled resurfacing works at the Syndenham bypass in Belfast, which were due to continue this weekend, will now not go ahead and the road will remain open. This comes as a result of a yellow Met office warning put in place for part of Saturday. An overnight closure will remain in place between ...
22/11/2024
Works to improve Kinsale's water supply in County Cork are set to commence next week. The project entails the replacement of over 500 metres of old watermains that are prone to frequent bursts and leakage with new modern pipes. The works will be carried out by Ward and Burke Construction Ltd on ...
22/11/2024
The first phase of sewer relining works on the Shore Road in Belfast has been successfully completed ahead of schedule by contractor Murphy Dawson WAM, NI Water has announced. As a result, the road has now fully reopened earlier than anticipated. The work to date has seen over half a kilometre of ...
22/11/2024
Leakage reduction works and water supply improvements to homes and businesses in Dublin 2 have been completed. The works, which were carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by GMC Utilities Group Ltd, involved the replacement of 180 metres of ageing water pipes between the junction of D'Olier ...
22/11/2024
CRH member company Roadstone has completed a major plant and equipment investment at its quarry, aggregates, and concrete products sites in the Republic of Ireland. The equipment – supplied to them by Komatsu and Metso distributors in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales – included Komatsu WA475 and WA600 ...
22/11/2024
A new member has been added to the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment for Northern Ireland. Mrs Suzanne McCoy has been announced as the latest MAG addition by Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, and will begin her role from December 1, 2024 until ...