In a significant step toward career development and employee recognition, Econ Group has promoted plant operator Joe to the position of Demolition Site Supervisor. The promotion, in recognition of his exceptional skills and leadership qualities, highlights both the individual’s growth and the company’s commitment to creating clear career pathways for its employees.
Joe has been with the business for just over a year, initially joining as a Demolition Plant Operator. Throughout his tenure, Joe has demonstrated exceptional skill in equipment operation, as well as leadership qualities in managing on-site teams. His promotion comes after completing his CCDO Gold card training course and a period of mentoring and hands-on experience, positioning him to oversee site safety and work as part of our frontline leadership team.
“We are thrilled to promote Joe to Site Supervisor. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his dedication, hard work, and leadership ability,” said Chris Searle, Resources Manager. “It also underscores the importance of building clear career paths for our staff. Our goal is not just to train and hire talent but to invest in our people’s futures, providing them with the opportunities and support to grow within our company.”
Chris continued, “Building a strong team requires more than just recruitment. It’s about fostering an environment where employees can develop their skills, take on new challenges, and ultimately step into roles of greater responsibility. Joe is a great example of what happens when you invest in your people and help them reach their potential.”
“I’m excited for this new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the business,” said Joe. “I’ve learned so much from the team and the leadership team here, and I’m looking forward to taking on this new responsibility and helping ensure that our projects run smoothly and safely with other frontline leaders and managers.”
The promotion also aligns with Econ Group’s broader strategy of prioritizing employee development and leadership training as part of its commitment to building a skilled and loyal workforce.
“We were impressed with the approach used by you operation team to carry out the works both professional and diligently. Econ were very accommodating to meet our needs from the initial presentations prepared on strategy to mitigate risks and throughout execution of the works and keeping us fully informed and giving us the confidence we needed. The approach of Econ Site supervisors and visiting managers through to operatives on site was always of a high standard and good-natured and we are pleased to give credit where it is due. On site initiatives by the team from demonstrations /videos of emergency procedures when working in asbestos enclosures and working with consistent site uniforms contributed to the site achieving a Kier ‘Blue’ for best practice and working above standards. This was an excellent example of collaborative working and a joint approach to promptly overcome some of the challenges with asbestos and how best to deal with this along with working near challenging neighbours’ properties, the school and the church.”
