Birmingham manufacturer tackles skills shortage

Posted on 22 Jul 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald

West Midlands manufacturer, Brandauer, is tackling the skills shortage head-on by launching its own “Improvers” scheme and trebling the size of its apprentice programme.

The Birmingham-based firm, one of the largest contract presswork and stamping specialists in Europe, has embarked on a recruitment drive after securing more than £1m of new contracts for clients in the automotive, life protection and renewable energy sectors. The company is looking for a team leader, toolmakers and bench hands to cope with the…

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