MAXIMISING SKILLS ACROSS THE WORKFORCE
Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training (CWCCT) is working in partnership with Power Torque Engineering Ltd, a locally based engine and component distributor, to help maximise leadership and team skills across the firm’s management team. Established in 1926, Power Torque has 33 staff at their premises in Binley, Coventry, working nationally and internationally with well-known organisations such as the Ford Motor Company and Morgan.
Sharon Miles, a Trainer at CWCCT said: “Our initial involvement with Power Torque was over 35 years ago when Jon Townley, now Managing Director, approached our recruitment team exploring his own first steps onto the career ladder. Jon was quickly offered a role at Power Torque, supported by training with CWCCT. After gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience, Jon went on to become Managing Director at Power Torque in October 2020. He is a fantastic advocate for apprenticeships and it clearly demonstrates the value of combining experience in the workplace alongside vocational training to succeed and achieve their goals!”
Commenting on how CWCCT has helped his career path, Jon said: “If it wasn’t for CWCCT, I wouldn’t be where I am today. For anyone who is leaving school, or college, or is unsure about whether to go to university, I would recommend taking the apprenticeship route.
“An apprenticeship offers a great way for individuals to train, learn and gain invaluable experience.
“Over the past 35 years, I have worked in every area of the business including production, parts, stores, sales, and the offices. My hands-on experience has gained a lot of respect across the team as they know I would never ask them to do something I’m not willing to do myself.
“Another two advocates of CWCCT are Dave Evans and Brett Ketley who have recently developed within their roles and have achieved the ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills with CWCCT. I wanted to add more value to Dave’s and Brett’s roles by giving them an opportunity to learn how to effectively manage and lead their own sections.
“The course has helped to build their confidence, enhance their team performance and focus on their leadership skills.
“Dave came to Power Torque through the support of CWCCT 16 years ago, starting as a parts fitter. Since then he has been promoted to a workshop technician, service engineer, and more recently a senior technician diagnosing and repairing machinery.
“Brett was referred to Power Torque by CWCCT 10 years ago when he joined the company as a storeman. After being promoted to a supervisor in 2020, he is now a Warehouse Manager.
“We work in partnership with CWCCT to develop the skills and knowledge of the team, improving organisational performance and efficiency.”
Sharon Miles concluded: “Jon, Dave, and Brett are great examples of how investment in training, including apprenticeships, can make a real difference within a business. We are delighted to see what a difference the leadership and management training has helped Dave and Brett to enhance their skills and apply the knowledge in the workplace.”
Click here to watch our video and find out more about the CWCCT’s apprenticeship programme, ILM qualifications, and other training opportunities, please contact the business development team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
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Photo on left: L-R: Dave Evans, Brett Ketley, Jon Townley are seen here with Sharon Miles.
Photo on right: L-R: Dave Evans, Sharon Miles, Brett Ketley, and Jon Townley.