Meet Danny, our Level 2 Horticulture Apprentice! Danny's apprenticeship looks at all aspects of horticulture including different plant types and plant care, how to safely operate machinery and the correct use of pesticides and their impact on the environment. "Some people see just see horticulture as a manual job and nothing more which is a shame as you can have a career in it and it's really rewarding." If you are looking to kickstart your career with an apprenticeship contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
🎖Pro Landscaper Business Awards: Shortlist Announced!🎖 We are proud to share the news and announce that Ground Control has been shortlisted for Employer of the Year at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards! Set to take place in Old Billingsgate in London on 21st April 2023, the awards aim to “highlight how well businesses operate their processes, staff training, health and safety records and consistently achieve positive customer feedback.” Click below to read the full article
Meet Georgia, our Business Administrator Apprentice! Georgia is currently completing her apprenticeship as part of our Learning and Development team covering a range of policies and legislation such as Health and Safety, GDPR and Equality and Diversity. "I hadn't worked in an office before I joined Ground Control so I didn't have any relevant work experience but I was open to learning new things and have tried to tackle every task with enthusiasm and energy" If you are interested in an apprenticeship contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
Meet Charlie, our Digital Technology Solutions Apprentice! Charlie is in the final semester of his level 6 integrated degree apprenticeship specialising in data analytics. "I would definitely suggest looking at degree apprenticeships as an alternative to uni. It's a great way to combine training with real life experience in the workplace and is perfect for kickstarting your career" If you are interested in an apprenticeship contact Hannah our Early Careers Specialist at talent@ground-control.co.uk
We are thrilled to announce that Ground Control Ltd has been recognized as one of the best! 🏆 Ground Control achieved #16 Best Large Company to work for in the UK in the Q1 league table, and inclusion in the Top 5 Companies in our Sector and in the East of England region. Our unwavering commitment to our Mission and Values continues to ensure Ground Control is successful, and the innovative ideas, teamwork, and drive of our people to always deliver the best possible results, have propelled us to the top. Jason Knights , Managing Director of Ground Control commented; "I am honoured to lead such a talented and motivated team. Our win as one of the Best Companies to work for is a reflection of the excellent work that we do and the positive impact that we have on our customers, partners, and community."
We're a business with a continuous learning culture , and encourage all our people at every level to become the very best that they can be. As a key player in minimising disruption to our nation’s infrastructure, we've taken staff training to a new level, with industry-leading Arboricultural Awareness training for those who manage services in the rail and infrastructure division.
Our biodiversity summit, Green Gains Live, aims to inspire public and private sector landowners and share the know-how to better utilise land to support nature's recovery. We are delighted to announce that Tony Juniper CBE Chair of Natural England will once again join us as keynote speaker - sharing insight into the holistic importance of investing into biodiversity as a national priority, and the vital role nature recovery networks will play in our ability to protect and enhance our natural world. #GreenGains #GroundControl #COP26 #Biodiversity #Sustainability #LandManagement
On Friday 22nd April, Ground Control received the fantastic accolade of “Sustainable Company of the Year” at the 2022 ProLandscaper Business Awards. The Pro Landscaper business awards 2022 are particularly special as it celebrated five years of these awards. It brings together the landscaping community for an afternoon to celebrate the excellent standards set within the landscape industry. We’re extremely proud to announce that Ground Control were announced the winners of ‘Sustainable Company of the Year’ As a company we have proudly embed sustainability at the core of our ethos, our leadership, and our day-to-day operations. The notion of sustainability is firmly embedded in our business plan and strategic goals and is demonstrable in flagship educational events, such as ‘Green Gains Live’, and is actioned in environmental projects such as the ‘Wildfell Centre for Environment Recovery’. Ground Control’s Group Sales and Marketing Director, Brain Smith said:
Exciting News! For the second time in five years, we’ve won one of the country’s most prestigious and respected business honours – the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation Following our success five years ago in winning our inaugural Queen’s Award, this time our innovative work in developing and launching our Gateway Compliance Matrix resource management system caught the judging panel’s eye. Jason Knights, Managing Director, Ground Control, comments “This is fantastic news as the Queen’s Award is recognition of the effort and investment we put in to create and maintain external spaces that are safe, functional and enjoyable for all our workers. “It’s a classic ‘win-win’ situation’,” said Jason Knights. “Using the Gateway Compliance Matrix gives us a competitive advantage in winning new contracts over our rivals – it offers our customers an improved and more efficient service – and our workers are more engaged and productive.”
Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.
