A wise man once said that specialisation is for insects rather than people, but while there’s definitely a place for specialists, there are also huge advantages to be found in having a multi-skilled workforce. Being able to call on trained staff that you know and trust rather than relying on outside contractors is a great way to achieve efficiency in your business.
What are the advantages to the employer?
Let’s take a look at the ways that multi-skilling your staff can benefit you and your company:
● Flexibility and minimisation of disruption – it’s much easier to move staff around or cover employee illnesses if the workforce is trained in other aspects of the job.
● Efficient use of staff hours – multi-skilled workers can always be busy because they can move with the required workload.
● Minimise specialist contractor use – having trained staff in-house reduces contractor costs and improves efficiency.
● Smooth running – multi-skilled staff can keep your facilities in perfect running order by always being on hand to service your machinery etc.
● Reliability – there’s peace of mind in knowing your staff can be trusted instead of enlisting the help of unknown, outside contractors.
Are there benefits for your staff too?
The beauty of multi-skilling your workforce is that it’s a definite win/win situation. Here’s why:
● Staff development – training in new areas gives your staff an opportunity to improve their employability and progress up the career ladder.
● Adaptability – staff trained in multiple roles find it easier to adapt to new processes, which keeps moral and output high.
Would your caretakers benefit from multi-skill training?
Businesses often rely on their caretakers to perform the basic everyday tasks that keep things up and running, but may be reluctant to let them undertake more complex jobs because of a lack of verified training or confidence in their skill set.
Our PPL Accredited General Maintenance courses are designed to improve competency for caretakers and handymen, so you can be sure that you have skilled staff on hand in any situation. Knowing that your staff are trained to handle issues that would ordinarily require outside contractors gives you peace of mind, saves money, and ensures that your business runs smoothly.
Our range of courses are perfect for schools and other local authority establishments, the Armed Forces, NHS and commercial FM sector, and we’re even able to create bespoke packages…
Bespoke course for Centrica
Our reputation for delivering training of the highest standard for all sectors led to Centrica contacting us for a tailored training course for their workforce.
Centrica’s specific needs led us to develop a programme that included general plumbing, tile inspection and repair, and office maintenance (to include fire door checks) – something we were delighted to do!
As Kevin Hook, our Multi-Skilling Training Manager says:
“There is a huge need for multi-skilled staff at the moment. The main issues which large organisations are facing is time constraints. Improving workforce efficiency is key to completing large jobs. We are here to support these organisations in meeting their deadlines with our bespoke training packages”.
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Ground maintenance
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Electrical safety
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Plumbing repairs
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Carpentry
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Painting and tiling maintenance
If you’d like more information on our multi-skilling and maintenance training, or any other course we provide, you can call us on 0333 121 1215 or email at info@ppltraining.co.uk where one of our skilled advisors will help you to find the perfect course for you.
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