Valve-Kits Invests in the Future of Engineering

Valve-Kits, a leading valve mounting kit manufacturer based in Nottinghamshire, is committed to investing in apprenticeships and developing a skilled workforce.

Craig Mellins, Managing Director, Valve-Kits comments:

“Offering anybody, young or old, an opportunity is something we at Valve-Kits value. We feel apprenticeships are an excellent way of boosting British manufacturing and supporting people to learn skills, and we see these guys as the future of our company. Investing time into them, sharing the knowledge, and helping them grow secures our future within our industry and continues the high standards our business is set upon.”

Alex Roberts and Dan Rogers

Valve-Kits currently has 4 apprentices – 2 full-time and 2 part-time.

Full-time apprentices: Alex Roberts is currently in his 4th year of a BTEC Level 3 in Advanced Manufacturing and Dan Rogers is in his 2^nd year of Level 3 Diploma in Advance Manufacturing and Engineering. The two part-time apprentices are both are on T Levels course in Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control.

Valve-Kits is clearly demonstrating the value of investing in apprenticeships, not just for its own company, but for the industry as a whole. Valve-Kits’ plan is to continue offering apprenticeship places annually, alongside its work with West Notts College, offering their engineering students placements when required.

Several of its suppliers have sent their employees to Valve-Kits to help develop their skillset. Valve-Kits takes great pride that it is held in such high esteem, not only in the industry, but within other engineering sectors.

Cian Woodcock, Operations Manager

Cian Woodcock, Operations Manager, Valve-Kits explains:

“Craig took a chance on me back in 2004, I had no experience in any form of engineering or manufacturing, at the time I was working behind the bar in our local pub. One day he asked if I would be interested in coming to help with a large project he had won. It was only a 6-week placement, but I jumped at the chance, and from day one I was hooked!

I was mesmerised how the CNC machines would cut the steel and the processes involved. From that point onwards I understood the value in giving people a chance and I am now lucky enough to be able to offer the same opportunity to other people.”

About Valve-Kits

Valve-Kits provides a comprehensive range of valve and actuator related products, including mounting kits, extension stems, locking devices, worm gears, bevel gears, accessory mounting brackets, linkages and panels for the fitting of filter regulators, positioners and solenoids.

Valve-Kits offers the following services: State of the art design facility, 3D Designs, CMM inspections, Laser cutting and metal folding, welding and fabrication, as well as coating and painting.

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