Case Study - Peters Bakery

There has never been a better time for employers to take advantage of the Government’s commitment to up skill the nation’s workforce. Unprecedented levels of public money are now available to employers identify and implement training solutions to address their immediate skills shortages.

The Train to Gain initiative has been at the forefront of Peters Bakery training solutions, with Baltic Training working alongside Peters to focus on their training needs.

We have successfully delivered NVQ Level 2 in Performing Manufacturing Operations and are currently in talks with Peters to roll out NVQ Level 2 in Carry and Deliver Goods to their drivers. Their employees recognised the benefits of training and having their skills accredited, and reported increased job satisfaction and level of morale.

Peters Bakery's HR Manager, Joanne Carr said: "Baltic Training have provided a bespoke framework for the company to work with, which enables the team members within our production facility to easily identify the areas of knowledge required to prove that they are fully competent in both manufacturing operations and company procedures, including health and safety and equal opportunities."

"Our staff have shown increased levels of morale, greater understanding of processes and procedures, increased staff retention and employee job satisfaction. Baltic Training ensured that the programme was kept to an agreed timeframe and that minimal disruption was caused whilst observing the operations on-site."

"As a nation we all must work together to bridge the skills gap. We can address this issue through work-based vocational learning, and by delivering good quality bespoke training packages to North East-based companies" said Chris Adair, Baltic Training's Business Development Manager.

Train to Gain is an excellent initiative which allows employers to access free training. Managed through one of many regional LSCs (Learning and skills council) this has become a useful tool for both training providers and employers to use to up skill their employees.