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PR OMOT I ON

Engineering is a
great career with
exciting prospects

Engineering Services Association (B&ES).
'The industry I joined years ago is
unrecognisable to the one I now work in,'
says Andy. 'Digital construction methods
is just the latest step in the technological
changes that are creating a more exciting,
prosperous and profitable industry.'
However, Andy clarifies that 'this industry
is all about people' and he is keen to
mentor, coach and encourage anyone
eager to pursue a career in this inspiring,
energetic and fast-paced industry. 'I'd like
to help the brightest school, college and
university leavers to learn about and join
this sector,' he says.

People first

'I'VE SPENT
MY CAREER
LEARNING'

and it offers excellent prospects and
continuity of employment.
The digitalisation of construction is
changing everything about the industry.
Building engineering is now a hi-tech,
sophisticated environment, locked into
the digital world. It's a sector that is ideal
for anyone who has an eye for detail, an
interest in improving the build environment
for generations to come, an ambition to
make the world more sustainable, and
a talent for working with computers.

Innovative
Andy Sneyd, design and engineering
director at Portakabin, has big plans for
the future. The vision is for Portakabin to
be recognised as the leading authority in
the world of modular buildings. A board
director, Andy's journey has taken him
from humble apprentice to Fellow of the
Chartered Institution of Building Services
Engineers, and President of the Building

ANDY SNEYD, DIRECTOR OF DESIGN
AND ENGINEERING
'I joined Portakabin in 2015 and really
love this industry. I'm proud of the
fantastic buildings we create and make
safe, habitable, comfortable and energy
efficient. Today, we also have the
opportunity to use gaming and media
software to assist with design and
engineering activities to create
our built environment.
'But there's more. We pack our buildings
full of technology - technology that
this sector designs, engineers, installs,
commissions and maintains for the life
of that building. I've spent most of my
career learning, leading and changing
the way we go to work. I now have an
opportunity to take Portakabin into a
new and exciting era.'

Portakabin prides itself on its commitment
to its people. This means it invests heavily
in continuing learning and development
programmes to develop its employees'
skills, confidence and career prospects.
Employees are also rewarded for their hard
work and dedication through competitive
salaries, excellent benefits packages,
grants, discounts and services.
Not surprisingly, Portakabin has a
committed and enthusiastic workforce,
with 87% of employees saying they're
committed to the business, and over 10%
clocking up more than 25 years' service.
There's a range of career opportunities
at Portakabin, from skilled and semiskilled trades in its manufacturing facilities
through to administration and support
functions, sales, engineering, marketing,
architectural, technical, finance and many
other professional roles. There are also
opportunities for apprentices.
To learn more about working for
Portakabin and find out about current
opportunities, visit www.portakabin-group.
com/en/vacancy_list.html
You can also visit Portakabin career site
at careers.portakabin-group.com/jobs/

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 01904 611655
Visit www.portakabin-group.com
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