Sunbelt has secured silver membership in the 5% Club’s Employer Audit for the years 2024- 2025.
The 5% Club’s Employer Audit is an annual benchmarking programme that honours UK employers who excel in supporting apprentices, graduates and degree placement students.
As part of the membership, Sunbelt is committed to increasing the number of apprentices, graduates and students engaged in formal training programmes. The company currently employees over 220 people undertaking 32 different apprenticeship programmes. These teammates are engaged in early career apprenticeships alongside existing employees who are upskilling in their roles and recently recruited graduates.
These programmes range in complexity from level 2 up to level 7, reflecting the company’s commitment to offering formal upskilling opportunities for all employees. They partner with training providers across the UK and Ireland to deliver a diverse range of programmes that cater to different career interests and aspirations.
These include programmes such as their women in leadership apprenticeship, senior leadership development programme through to mechatronics and engineering technician specialist apprenticeships.
“We’re extremely proud to have received the Silver Membership from The 5% Club. This builds on our bronze membership, that we proudly held for several years and showcases our commitment to investing in our people through structured educational pathways. We know the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and our membership signifies our ongoing efforts to promote apprenticeships and training opportunities for everyone,” explained Sunbelt Early Careers & Social Impact Academy Manager, Julie Harpley.
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