Pro Installer September 2014 - Issue 18 | Page 45

45 PRO INSTALLER SEPTEMBER 2014 PRO BUSINESS @proinstaller1 Leading PVC-U system supplier VEKA - still investing in people, two decades on Industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier, The VEKA UK Group, is proud to have had its ‘Investors in People’ status confirmed once again - which means the company has now continuously held this accreditation for more than 20 years. Head of Human Resources, Gabriela Hammond explains: “We have held the IIP accreditation since 1994 and we’re delighted to have had our status confirmed once again. The Assessor that visited us had some particularly complimentary things to say, commenting on the good practice, achievements and milestones reached considering the journey taken by the Company over the last few years. “The company has grown and evolved significantly over recent years and we’re pleased to have been recognised for our unwavering dedication to the people here at VEKA, while we are going through an exciting period of change and expansion. “On behalf of the whole management team, I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone at the Burnley and Minworth Plants for all their hard work.” Gabriela commented. Veka UK Group released a series of comments from the IIP Assessor’s report; ‘..the review has illustrated strong commitment to people and the part they play in enabling VEKA UK Group to succeed’ ‘A strong desire to continually improve evident at individual, team, departmental and organisational levels’ ‘The organisation has a strong strategic focus on Quality, Customer service and Innovation and is integrating these across all areas of the recently expanded business’ ‘...excellent business performance being achieved in a challenging environment is to be applauded’ ‘Clarity of purpose and clear aspiration to achieve excellence in terms of vision, values and objectives’ Area Manager - Camden Trade Centre The Camden Group are looking for Area Managers to join their existing team as they develop and expand their Trade Centre network. Each Area Manager will be responsible for the development of their area including locating the town for each Trade Centre, the recruitment and training of staff as well as the overall sales and marketing responsibility. Are you passionate about customer service? • Can you lead and develop a team of skilled individuals? • Do you have experience of managing multiply locations? • Do you want to join the UK's leading independent Manufac \