LECS UK, a leading independent engineering consultancy, is delighted to announce its membership of The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focussed on driving momentum in the recruitment of apprentices, graduates, T-Level and sponsored students.
Dave Cooper, CEO, LECS UK said: “We are delighted to be part of The 5% Club movement and formally showcase our on-going commitment to the development of a skilled workforce through ‘earn and learn’ programmes, while continuing to maintain this at over 5% of our total workforce.
“LECS UK has already supported a number of engineers through undergraduate and master degrees at the University of Northampton, and is proudly supporting our first female engineering apprentice achieve her Higher National Diploma in Lift and Escalator Technology at University of Northampton. Nurturing our expanding team through ‘earn and learn’ programmes has been hugely beneficial and we are pleased to continue this with the support of The 5% Club.”
Gill Cronin, director of operations, The 5% Club, said, “We’re delighted to welcome LECS UK as a member. The 5% Club provides a network of HR and L&D professionals, sharing and learning from each other.”
Founded in 1991, LECS UK is a leading independent engineering consultancy specialising in the movement of people and goods. This mostly involves lifts and escalators and also includes cable cars, funiculars, cranes and accessible platforms as well as most forms of mechanical handling equipment. It provides its engineering advice to architects, property developers, facility and estate managers across all sectors, working from concept design stage right through to compliance, commissioning and maintenance management. With its HQ in Eastbourne, it also has offices in London, Manchester and Dubai with more international offices in the pipeline.
The 5% Club is a movement of more than 1,000 employers providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities to develop the skills and talents people need to become more employable and create meaningful careers. Existing members range from SMEs to FTSEs and cover all sectors including engineering, transport, and financial services.
