News

  • Thanks to Procure Plus for getting apprentices on the move

    27/03/2013

    Procurement partner, Procure Plus recognise the difficulties that many young trainees experience in the construction field. Construction is not a regular office based job, and many apprentices struggle to maintain their training when works on a particular project come to a close and they must move on to their next site. Despite efforts by construction … [more]

  • 175 Years Supporting and Training Young People

    13/03/2013

    Regeneration and construction company Emanuel Whittaker was established in 1837 and from the beginning, the founding fathers were keen to recruit young men to train as skilled tradesmen.  As a result, the company believe that since 1837 it has probably recruited and trained over 700 apprentices from its Oldham headquarters. Last month, the Office for … [more]

  • Adelle’s big move

    8/03/2013

    40 year old Adelle Bigland has been appointed quantity surveyor for regeneration and construction company Emanuel Whittaker. Previously a quantity surveyor at Keepmoat, Adelle, who lives in Shaw, said she has always been keen to work for Emanuel Whittaker. “I had heard so many great reports about the company that I jumped at the chance … [more]

  • John White retires after over 50 years of service

    10/02/2013

    John White, one of Emanuel Whittaker’s longest serving employees, retired on Friday 8th February 2013. At an emotional farewell gathering held at the Emanuel Whittaker Oldham Head Offices, friends and colleagues gathered to wish him well in his retirement. Clive Newton, Managing Director, and close friend of John gave an emotional speech which gave current employees an idea of how life was back in the day when John began his career with Emanuel … [more]

  • Katie wins UCAS Merit Award

    1/02/2013

    After being nominated by her Tutors at Oldham College, Emanuel Whittaker Bricklayer, Katie Lockwood won the UCAS Merit Award at the Oldham Apprentice Awards. Katie was unable to attend the celebratory awards dinner held at Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on 31st January, so the college came to Katie to present her award. Oldham College’s Angela … [more]