We’re focused on attracting, developing and retaining the very best pool of talent. We know that to transform our business, we have to invest in the personal growth and professional development of our people.
We’re committed to fully supporting our colleagues to enable them to reach their full potential. We’re proud that our professional development programme has facilitated continuous improvement and provided a variety of lifelong careers.
We offer sponsorship for ongoing studies, so our colleagues not only achieve their own personal growth ambitions, but feel rewarded as they contribute to our combined success. Mark Jarvis, one of our Power & Control Engineers, shares his experience of working together in our team:
“I completed my BEng degree in industrial Electronics and Control Engineering. I had to commit a fair amount of my own time to complete the work required, but it was definitely worth it. The networks I built with other students who work in engineering roles are really helpful too. I have applied what I have learned back in work and it has made a real difference to me and to the business. I have had some great support from people on site who have completed similar qualifications and this has really helped me get the best from the programme.”
To ensure we are safe and successful long into the future, our learning and development opportunities are focused on enabling our colleagues to demonstrate the competences needed to carry out their current and future job roles with confidence as the UK transitions to net zero.
As a top tier COMAH site, we take such technical skills very seriously. This is reflected in all of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Technical Training our people undertake. This rigorous training instils the vital skills and knowledge needed to ensure we all go home safe and that we protect our local community and the environment. It also ensures that we meet our regulatory requirements.
Functional competence relates to technical requirements in each job role. Functional competence development is achieved in a variety of ways, both on the job and/or via more formal training programmes.
Business competence focuses on delivering for our customers and taking the right commercial decisions for the business.
Personal competence is central to our combined success, as it is essential our colleagues build relationships and engage to effectively work with others.
As careers grow, we also encourage the development of leadership competences to enable colleagues to progress, take on greater responsibility and really make the most of their talents as we transition to become the UK’s first low carbon refinery.
