Festive Fun

Jan 8, 2025

Emanuel Whittaker recently received 2 festive hampers from generous suppliers and once again, we thought that the fairest way to decide who gets to keep them, would be to choose names at random from all of the operatives.

The lucky winners this time were – Joiner, James Kershaw & Labourer, Luke Bowers.

Well done guys! Enjoy!

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Welcome to Whittakers

Nov 27, 2024

We are pleased to welcome our latest yearly intake of apprentices!

Pictured receiving their tool kits from Contracts Managers’, Mark Coyle and Greg Martin, are; Maintenance Apprentice, Toni from Salford, Joinery Apprentice, Charlie from Widnes and Joinery Apprentice, James from Milnrow.

Not pictured are; Maintenance Apprentice, Jake from Wythenshawe and Site Logistics Trainee, Billy from Barrow, as they were unable to attend the presentation, but have since received their new tool kits.

Our five new apprentices have all settled into their new roles.

Emanuel Whittaker have a proud record of continuously developing apprentices and trainees throughout our 187-year history.

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Women in DIY

Jul 29, 2024

Salix Homes asked Emanuel Whittaker Site Manager, Katie Lockwood, and Multi-skilled Apprentice, Toni Kent, to attend a ‘Women in DIY’ event.

Whilst there, they helped the women master new skills and offered advice.

Working in collaboration with The Guinness Partnership, the training was delivered to female residents from both Guinness and Salix.

The training enabled 14 female participants over 18 years old and unemployed or on a low income, the opportunity to learn DIY and home maintenance skills, such as joinery, plumbing, plastering, tiling and more, as well as the chance to gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

Katie says that she cannot believe that 16 years ago she was in Toni’s shoes!

You have come a long way Katie, you should be very proud!

https://www.guinnesspartnership.com/news/free-diy-training-delivered-to-female-residents-in-salford/?

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Showered with Praise

Jul 3, 2024

Recently, The Emanuel Whittaker site team were sent a lovely email from Together Housing residents, Sallie and Mike Lloyd. They are a lovely couple and are very happy with the finish of their new bathroom and also with the extra grab rails Emanuel Whittaker Joiner, James Kershaw, and Apprentice Joiner, Tyler Price, fitted for them.

The email read as follows:

“We would like to thank you for your building of our bathroom.  You let us know every day, what was happening, who was coming in and what they were going to do. You made sure our house was protected from dust and dirt.  All the boys were polite and friendly. And as I am disabled they were caring towards me and held the doors open when we had to go out. Thanks to Rachael and Sean, they kept us informed every day and made sure everything was going to order. And the bathroom was finished exactly on time. Thank you all for our lovely new bathroom. And my grab rails where I wanted them.”

Thank you.  Sallie and Mike Lloyd

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Good News

Mar 13, 2024

Emanuel Whittaker have recently hosted another work experience student, in partnership with Salix Homes.
Pictured here is Emanuel Whittaker Site Manager, Mike Harrison and recent work experience student, Jo Adeoti.
Jo was handed a certificate when he completed his time with us and he also filled in a work placement questionnaire before he left and it was clear that Jo had really enjoyed his time spent working with us.
Jo showed a lot of promise and we wish him well in his future career in Construction.
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