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Name: Blaidd Jones
Company: Enigma Industrial Services Limited
Job title: Regional Director
Give us the elevator pitch for your business.
We are an industry leader in the provision of scaffolding services. Enigma Industrial Services have one of the UK’s largest scaffold asset bases. The organisation provides nationwide coverage and currently operates the UK’s largest Kwikstage, HAKI and K2 fleets.
- 85+ years of trading experience
- Nationwide coverage - delivered from 12 national service centres
- 1000+ employees - fully trained and continuously assessed
- In-house QSHE and design & engineering team
- Active NASC member and accredited training provider
- ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, ISO45001:2018, ISO50001:2018 certified
Who are your customers?
In the construction sector, our customers include Robertson Group, Kier Construction, Ogilvie Construction, Clark Contracts, Chap Construction, BAM Construction, Burns Construction.
In the new build housing sector, our customers include Barratt & David Wilson Homes, Cala Homes, Persimmon Homes, Miller Homes, Robertson Partnership Homes, Bancon Construction, Places for People, Ogilvie Homes, Milestone Developments, Campion Homes, Dundas, Morris & Spottiswood
What is the biggest challenge and opportunity your organisation is facing right now?
Like most external trades, there is a dearth of young talent coming through. Limited apprentice positions have historically hindered growth however this has recently been remedied by opening our own purpose-built training academy in Derby. The centre will equip learners with key knowledge, skills and experience required to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the construction/scaffolding industry. The facility will also enable the facilitation of learners’ continuous personal development training, upskilling of apprentices and adult learners, and empower the next generation to become leaders in the scaffold industry.
What is your word of advice for fellow Chamber members?
Put yourself and your business out there. Don’t be a stranger, reach out to other members in the region to reap the full benefits of membership.
What is the best thing about being a Chamber member?
The AGCC provide a platform and voice for many local businesses to share with other members in the region. Members enjoy mutual growth through networking and development, resulting in local businesses thriving.