As part of its
ongoing commitment to investing in future roofing talent, Marley is sponsoring
SkillBuild, the UK’s largest running construction skills competition.
As sponsor of both
the regional qualifiers and final, Marley has also donated JB Red battens and
tiles which will be used by trainees and apprentices competing within the Roof
Slating and Tiling category.
Rebecca
Ball, Campaign Manager – Roof Systems at Marley, said: “As the construction
industry continues to face an ongoing shortage of skills, including roofers, it
is vital that we support the next generation coming into the sector.
Competitions such as SkillBuild, not only work to develop competitors’
technical abilities, but also their time management, confidence and self-esteem
which help form the foundations of a long and successful career in the trade.”
Chris
Messenger, who is part of the team of lecturers who train students for
competitions at Leeds College of Building, said: “SkillBuild is a fantastic
opportunity for our apprentices to take the technical skills they’ve developed
and compete among their peers, with the winners even having the chance to
compete on an international level.
"Having
the support from manufacturers, such as Marley, ensures those taking part can
get to grips with quality roofing products, gaining further practical
experience which they will be able to use throughout their career.”
Simon
Dixon, Training Manager at the NFRC, has been working with the roofing
competitors. He commented: “We’re really
excited to be working alongside the CITB again for this year’s SkillBuild
competition. With the ongoing construction skills shortage still impacting the
roofing industry; competitions, such as SkillBuild, play an important role in
encouraging and showcasing our best young talent and creating role models to
inspire the next generation.”
SkillBuild,
delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for
construction trainees and apprentices. The series of competitions sees the very
best compete against each other to be crowned a winner in their chosen trade.
