Local businessman celebrates 25 years with employer

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Local businessman celebrates 25 years with employer

As the job market changes, it is unusual for people to remain with the same employer for life, in fact the average length of time that people stay with one company is only 8 years. One Norfolk business is bucking this trend with a happy and loyal workforce who are choosing to build a long-term future with the company.

Broadland Windows and Conservatories has 27 full time employees and over 50% have been with the company for more than ten years. Commercial services director, Steve Crane, is the latest member of the team to celebrate an employment milestone this week as he marks 25 years with the firm.

Steve believes that it is the people who make Broadland Windows such a success; “There really is something to be said for the camaraderie that goes with sharing a work environment with others who are equally passionate about their industry and craft. Many companies these days seem to have a fairly high turnover of staff which may impact on the consistency of service delivered. Our surveyors, fitters and service engineers have all worked their way up from the shop-floor so they have first hand experience of what it takes to build a great product.”

“As a company we are committed to staff training and development,” Steve continues. “Each craftsman within the team is appropriately trained and we have an active NVQ scheme whereby trainees study on the job with their more experienced colleagues to gain a valuable recognised qualification. This is accompanied by continued professional training within the workplace and regular appraisals. All of our installers, service engineers and other key personnel carry the Construction Skills Certification Scheme card which gives our customers the reassurance that they are dealing with trained professionals.”

Michael Bye, founder of Broadland Windows said: “When I set the company up more than 34 years ago I knew then, and still know now, that the key to a successful business is the people that you employ. Instilling passion and dedication to the job at every level, is something we at Broadland Windows have always believed in; and it is our priority to foster the creative talents of the best people. We are really proud of our workforce and our excellent retention figures suggest that the individuals in our team are, in turn, proud to work here.”

Broadland Windows was established over 34 years ago and continues to grow from strength to strength. The company is one of Norfolk’s best known, and oldest, window and conservatory companies. Founded in 1974 by Michael Bye, it has outlasted many of its former peers and established an enviable reputation for quality craftsmanship, excellent customer service and great value. In a challenging economy, which is seeing many home improvement companies facing difficulties, and even closure, Broadland Windows is continuing to thrive and grow.