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1. Jobs at risk at Poole-based manufacturer

   25th February 2016 12:38 pm Leave a Comment

   Around 100 employees are in danger of being made redundant at a Pooled-based printed circuit heat exchanger manufacturer, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to find.

   Heatric, which is part of business of engineering and defence giant Meggitt, began consultation and redundancy processes earlier this week. The firm said it would seek to achieve some headcount reduction through voluntary redundancy and early retirement but it was "inevitable that there will be a significant number of enforced redundancies".

   It added that the deferral of customer investments in oil and gas projects has necessitated restructuring of the business.

   Adrian Tattersall, Heatric’s general manager, said: "Heatric’s technology is outstanding and our products are the best of their kind for the oil and gas market and emerging technology applications. During the last six months, however, our core markets have continued to deteriorate and order intake has declined further.

   "Despite the best efforts of everyone in the business to avoid job losses during that time, we now have no choice but to restructure to preserve our business for the long-term."

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2. Bristol infrastructure spending plan agreed

   18th February 2016 12:17 pm Leave a Comment

   Bristol City Council has allocated £134m in funding for infrastructure projects in its budget for the 2016/17 financial year, a news report in the local media has found.

   A total of £345.4m has been agreed to cover the cost of running day to day services plus £56m earmarked from the Housing Revenue Account for capital investment in new and existing council housing.

   These numbers paint a fairly positive picture for the city, and are likely to lead to the creation of even more local jobs.

   Mayor George Ferguson said: "It was an excellent budget debate with many constructive contributions from all parties and I am delighted to have returned a balanced budget.

   "Despite continued reductions in central government funding and growth in service demand, I am pleased that our enterprising management of the city’s finances has allowed us to continue investing in the city’s infrastructure and provide one off funding for a variety of projects across Bristol."

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   Our advanced smart card time and attendance system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting, ensuring that your company remains compliant with both regional and national legislation.

   Furthermore, the system also offers a series of additional features employers would certainly find handy, such as Weekly Clock Card, Payroll Summary, Absence Summary, Fire Roll Call or Shift Swapping.

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3. Independent energy supplier to go on recruitment drive

   12th February 2016 11:21 am Leave a Comment

   One of the UK’s best-known independent energy suppliers has revealed plans to create 300 jobs over the next five years, almost doubling its workforce, a news report has been able to reveal.

    

   Chippenham-based green energy company Good Energy, which supplies 100 per cent renewable electricity to homes and businesses across the UK, will create the new roles to support its future growth plans.

    

   The company currently employs more than 300 people at its offices in Chippenham and is recruiting for full and part time roles including customer care advisors, team leaders and sales executives.

    

   Francoise Woodward, director of people and culture at Good Energy, said: "We’ve almost doubled in size over the last two years, which is a real testament not only to the great customer service we offer but also to the wealth of local talent we have around Wiltshire.

    

   "The new jobs we have planned span the business and include roles in customer services, business development, IT, innovation and finance."

    

   Every firm that plans to take on more staff in a solid and sustainable manner should also consider the implementation of a solid and reliable workforce management system, and this is exactly where Time & Attendance South West can help.

    

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   Our advanced smart card time and attendance system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting, ensuring that your company remains compliant with both regional and national legislation.

    

   Furthermore, the system also offers a series of additional features employers would certainly find handy, such as Weekly Clock Card, Payroll Summary, Absence Summary, Fire Roll Call or Shift Swapping.

    

   If you’d like to find out more about the extensive range of solutions supplied by Time & Attendance South West, just get in touch with our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer any and all queries you might have.

4. Up to new jobs to be created after training systems developer wins £1.1bn MOD contract

   4th February 2016 3:50 pm Leave a Comment

   Up to 200 new jobs are set to be created throughout the UK after a Bristol-based military aircraft training systems developer, has secured contracts worth £1.1bn from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

   According to a media news report on this topic, Ascent Flight Training, a 50/50 joint venture between Babcock and Lockheed Martin, is responsible for delivering the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) through to 2033, in partnership with the MoD.

   The firm will design, deliver and manage the new fixed wing flying training system that will be used by aircrew across the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps.

   As part of the agreement, it will provide modern training aircraft as well as up-to-date ground based training devices such as simulators and classroom learning.

   Ascent managing director Paul Livingston said: "The award of these contracts marks a key milestone for the fixed wing element of UKMFTS. Modern training aircraft selected specifically to meet the bespoke needs of the UK’s Armed Forces will deliver optimised training alongside high tech simulators and classroom trainers."

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5. Up to 163,000 jobs could be created following Devon and Somerset devolution deal

   28th January 2016 4:21 pm Leave a Comment

   A devolution plan targeting Devon and Somerset could potentially support the creation of 163,000 jobs and provide a £4bn uplift to the economy by 2030, business and council leaders in the area have argued.

   A deal of this type would lead to plans to boost productivity and wages, improve road, rail and broadband links and enable construction of homes for the region’s growing population.

   Along with an increase in jobs, devolution could also support construction of 179,000 more houses, higher wage levels, faster, more reliable rail services and 100 per cent superfast broadband coverage by 2030.

   Steve Hindley, chair of the Heart of the South West LEP, said: "Businesses across the Heart of the South West are the driving force that will deliver transformational growth and are keen to be at the helm of a prospective devolution deal alongside local authority partners.

   "We look forward to working with government and investors as we embark on this journey towards prosperity and increased productivity that will benefit not only the Heart of the South West but the UK economy as a whole."

6. Businesses in the South West set to create more jobs in 2016

   14th January 2016 3:51 pm Leave a Comment

   Businesses across the South West region are plan to step-up their recruitment efforts throughout 2016, the latest CBI/Accenture Employment Trends Survey has suggested.

   Findings from the poll of 342 organizations employing more than 1 million people suggest that 52 per cent of companies expected to grow their workforce next year across the South West, while 82% of businesses with employees in the South West also intended to increase the numbers of young people they employed.

   The survey found that 40 per cent of respondents expected to increase their apprenticeship intake and 29 per cent will recruit higher numbers of graduates. Furthermore, a large number of the new roles are expected to be permanent with 43 per cent of respondents planning to increase permanent posts compared to 17 per cent looking to take on temporary staff.

   Deborah Waddell, CBI South West director, said: "Firms in the South West are gearing up for a positive 2016 with many planning to create jobs, most of which will be permanent. Young people should find more chances to get a foot on the career ladder this year, with many firms looking to boost their intake of graduates and apprentices."

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   Whether we’re talking about simple access control solutions or more complex systems, also including extensive Time and Attendance features, Time & Attendance South West has the necessary expertise to provide customers with a complete and comprehensive bespoke solution, that will perfectly fit their requirements.

   Our advanced smart card time and attendance system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting, ensuring that your company remains compliant with both regional and national legislation.

   Furthermore, the system also offers a series of additional features employers would certainly find handy, such as Weekly Clock Card, Payroll Summary, Absence Summary, Fire Roll Call or Shift Swapping.

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7. Plans submitted for new housing development and sailing club in Wiltshire

   6th January 2016 12:43 pm Leave a Comment

   Plans for building a new 300-home residential development and new sailing club at Westbury Sailing Lake have been submitted to Wiltshire Council, a news report could reveal.

   The plans cover outline planning for up to 300 new homes, public open space, access and highways infrastructure including a bridge over the adjoining railway line.

   The housing would feature a range one- to five-bedroom homes with a mix of apartments, terraced, semi-detached and detached houses.

   It also covers a full application for the relocation of the West Wilts Youth Sailing Association club to the north of Westbury Sailing Lake with a new club house, dinghy park and parking.

   Square Bay completed the purchase of the 55-acre greenfield site, located on the north western edge of Westbury, in March 2015.

   The land is currently comprises three agricultural fields alongside the lake, designated as a County Wildlife Site, and sailing club buildings.

   A development of this size is likely to involve numerous contractors working on the site, so companies that decide to get involved should also consider the implementation of a solid and reliable workforce management system, and this is exactly where Time & Attendance South West can help.

   Whether we’re talking about simple access control solutions or more complex systems, also including extensive Time and Attendance features, Time & Attendance South West has the necessary expertise to provide customers with a complete and comprehensive bespoke solution, that will perfectly fit their requirements.

   Our advanced smart card time and attendance system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting, ensuring that your company remains compliant with both regional and national legislation.

   Furthermore, the system also offers a series of additional features employers would certainly find handy, such as Weekly Clock Card, Payroll Summary, Absence Summary, Fire Roll Call or Shift Swapping.

   If you’d like to find out more about the extensive range of solutions supplied by Time & Attendance South West, just get in touch with our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer any and all queries you might have.

8. South West records major economic growth, report suggests

   10th December 2015 11:54 am Leave a Comment

   The UK’s South West region is among the fastest expanding UK regions in 2015, according to a new report from EY.

   According to the firm’s latest UK region and city economic forecast report, South West GVA grew by 2.5 per cent in 2015, up on the national average of 2.3 per cent. Additionally, employment growth of 1.5 per cent was also up on the UK average of 1.1 per cent.

   The report also predicted that Bristol will be one of the UK’s fastest expanding cities over the next three years, with expected growth of 2.6 per cent GVA between 2015 – 2018.

   Richard Jones, EY’s senior partner in the South West, said: "It’s a positive outlook in the South West, with economic growth of 2.5 per cent and employment growth of 1.5 per cent in 2015, making it one of the UK’s fastest growing regions outside of London and growing faster than the UK average.

   "This growth is being fuelled by the region’s strengths in the UK’s rapidly expanding sectors, with real estate and professional services being the two major contributors to growth. In addition, transport and logistics is growing faster in the South West than in the rest of the UK. Exeter has a very strong real estate sector while Bristol will benefit from professional services and a resurgent financial services industry."

9. New 2,000-home scheme could be built in Plymouth

   2nd December 2015 12:26 pm Leave a Comment

   A development featuring 2,000 homes, a new school and health centre could be built on land at Woolwell in Plymouth following a deal between a group of developers and the local authority, a news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

   The decision means a collaboration agreement can begin between developers Hannick Homes Plymouth City Council, and South Hams Council.

   The council owns 29 acres of the land, which will be sold once planning permission has been secured, to enable the council to reinvest the capital receipts into services.

   The total area of the new development could be up to 228 acres.

   Councillor Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, said: "It’s fantastic news that we can move this exciting project forward, which will provide much needed homes including affordable housing.

   "Along with some 2,000 new homes there will also be the necessary infrastructure, including a new health centre and school."

   A development of this size is likely to involve numerous contractors working on the site, so companies that decide to get involved should also consider the implementation of a solid and reliable workforce management system, and this is exactly where Time & Attendance South West can help.

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   Our advanced smart card time and attendance system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting, ensuring that your company remains compliant with both regional and national legislation.

   Furthermore, the system also offers a series of additional features employers would certainly find handy, such as Weekly Clock Card, Payroll Summary, Absence Summary, Fire Roll Call or Shift Swapping.

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10. Jobs saved after Swindon-based temp agency is bough out of administration

    25th November 2015 3:28 pm Leave a Comment

    Multiple jobs have been saved after a Swindon-based temporary recruitment agency was bought out of administration by two of its own employees, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

    The company, Storm Recruitment, entered administration after suffering from high overheads and legacy costs that meant it was unable to continue with a company voluntary arrangement which had previously been agreed in August 2013.

    Storm Recruitment was established in Swindon in 1975 and provides temporary, contract, temporary to permanent and permanent employment services. The company specialises in the commercial office, secretarial, accounts, technical, information technology and Industrial sectors.

    Prior to the appointment, the business employed five staff and had a bank of about 150 temporary staff on its books.

    Two employees of the company were able to purchase the business with the support of third party equity funding and an invoice finance facility.

    Any restructuring and operations’ streamlining processes are never good for employees and the respective companies’ HR departments, but Time & Attendance South West can help firms navigate easier through these troubled times.

    Our systems are user-friendly, innovative and designed for the working environment. They also offer a wide array of features, such as support for contactless smart cards (which would really come in handy in a busy, dusty construction environment), as well as optional finger print biometrics and mobile phone SIM card support.

    Moreover, the multi-user, networked, multi site Time and Attendance, Access Control, Fire Roll Call and security system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting and allows administrators to save up to 2000 employees, supports extensive shift management and payroll-related operations, the allocation of various pay bands, and much more.

    If you’d like to find out more about the extensive range of solutions supplied by Time & Attendance South West, just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any question or query you might have.