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13 03, 2024

Join us at careers and apprenticeship fair

2024-03-13T12:54:33+00:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

Visit our stand at the Careers and Apprenticeship Show at Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday March 14. Our friendly team will be on hand be able to tell you about the exciting jobs and career opportunities on offer across a wide range of departments at REIDsteel - including trainee, apprentice and graduate roles in design, fabrication, project management, construction and more.

Visit our stand at the Careers and Apprenticeship Show at Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday March 14.

Our friendly team will be on hand be able to tell you about the exciting jobs and career opportunities on offer across a wide range of departments at REIDsteel – including trainee, apprentice and graduate roles in design, fabrication, project management, construction and more.

We will be among nearly 100 employers at the CAS 2024 event, which is set to attract more than 3,000 young people and 1,600 adults, parents, teachers, carers and guardians.

The day runs from 9am to 3pm before the evening session start at 4pm and runs until 7pm.

We’re looking forward to a great day telling young people about the […]

13 03, 2024

Simon has the answers on Any Questions

2024-03-13T12:47:59+00:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News, Uncategorised|Tags: , |

Our managing director Simon Boyd was on the panel for the latest broadcast of  the BBC’s Any Questions programme on Radio 4.

He joined  Financial Secretary to the Treasury Nigel Huddleston MP, the Shadow Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation Sarah Jones MP and the Financial Times columnist and economist Soumaya Keynes for the political show.

They took questions on subjects including the Budget, International Women’s Day, Gaza and the general election during the live broadcast from the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage, hosted by BBC political correspondent Alex Forsyth.

It was Simon’s second time on the show after an appearance in 2017.

Alex Forsyth is pictured seated with, from left, Nigel Huddleston, Sarah Jones, Simon Boyd and Soumaya Keynes.

 

7 03, 2024

We are hiring!

2024-03-07T11:02:45+00:00March 7th, 2024|Categories: News|

Hiring now – We have exciting opportunities in our team with vacancies in a variety of roles within our multi-award-winning business.

You will join our friendly and professional workforce in the design, manufacture and construction of award-winning structures worldwide. 

These positions are:

  • Project manager
  • Estimating bid manager
  • Steel erector
  • Steel detailer
  • CNC operator

The estimating bid manager role involves preparing sales estimates, proposals and bids for design and build and pre-design projects. You will:

  • Work collaboratively with the wider team to generate competitive bids
  • Work closely with customers, business development and project managers to see bids through to fruition

Previous experience of estimating in steel and/or cladding sectors is essential. Applications would also be welcomed from graduates with a relevant design, technical or QS degree, looking to begin a […]

29 01, 2024

Calls for action as steelwork sector launches industry ‘manifesto’

2024-01-29T09:27:26+00:00January 29th, 2024|Categories: News|

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd has called for greater financial backing for the structural steel sector at a manifesto launch at Parliament.

Simon demanded government deal with the difficulties businesses face in seeking access to finance at the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) event in London.

The BCSA, which is the trade body for UK and Irish steelwork contractors and its wider supply chain, held the summit at the House of Lords to set out five key measures vital to sustain and promote its members and the industry.

The UK constructional steelwork sector is worth approximately £1.6 billion per year and employs around 60,000 people.

Simon was among the speakers urging politicians to take action.

He said: “The focus of government over financial institutions and big businesses needs to be adjusted to see the potential for UK plc through the many SMEs who provide most of the employment in this country.

“We need government to facilitate access to finance so that we can vastly improve our productivity and the pay packet of our people.

“This could be done by government making regulatory changes to the banking world or by giving the […]

9 01, 2024

REIDsteel named among top companies

2024-01-09T11:38:19+00:00January 9th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: |

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has been recognised as one the top performing businesses in the South.

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has been recognised as one the top performing businesses in the South of England.

We’ve been named in the prestigious Solent 250 listing of privately-owned, independent businesses with the highest turnover in the region.

The Business Magazine has complied the annual table with sponsorship from HSBC UK, CMA Recruitment Group, property experts Vail Williams, law firm BDB Pitmans, Evelyn Partners and the University of Southampton Business School.

Our inclusion once again is testament to talents and commitment of all at REIDsteel who work so hard under our ‘one team’ ethos to make the business the success it is.

Merlin Entertainments topped the Solent 250 this year followed by Utilita, Hendy Group, Lush Cosmetics and Arqiva.

Cumulatively, the companies in the Solent 250 have an annual turnover of £21.2 billion. Together they employ 130,000 people.

The […]

15 12, 2023

Simon back on board

2024-01-09T11:31:48+00:00December 15th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: |

Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling welcomes REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd has been re-elected as a non-executive director of Dorset Chamber.

Simon was voted back onto the board at the chamber’s 2023 annual meeting.

Simon, pictured with Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling, first joined the board in March 2019 and acts on a voluntary basis as a non-executive director alongside his role as REIDsteel managing director and his many other commitments.

REIDsteel is also a Platinum Business Partner of the chamber, which is Dorset’s leading business support organisation and the county’s voice of business.

REIDsteel has the community at its heart and is proud to support its local chamber and help it drive forward the economy. The chamber’s mission statement is ‘enabling better lives through business’ – a value also reflected in our membership of the Jobs Foundation and its ethos that ‘business is a force for good’.

Dorset is one of the leading chambers in the south west of England and the only one in the county accredited to the British Chambers of Commerce.

It has led […]

13 12, 2023

Achieving Gold Standard

2023-12-13T09:42:28+00:00December 13th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , |

We're proud to have gained a gold award in the British Constructional Steelwork Association's (BCSA) Steel Construction Sustainability Charter.

We’re proud to have gained a gold award in the British Constructional Steelwork Association’s (BCSA) Steel Construction Sustainability Charter.

The charter is about advancing steel as a sustainable form of construction, regarding social progress, environmental responsibility and carbon reduction.

Gaining the new gold accreditation involved a great deal of work, including the creation of new policies, record-keeping of carbon data and consideration of our overall environmental performance.

We also looked at future milestones to work towards for electricity, water, waste and travel.

Being aware of, and finding ways of reducing, our carbon footprint is not only good for the environment but will also become an important part of some client requirements when bidding for jobs.

Plans for our new cutting-edge manufacturing facility, staff welfare centre and offices at our headquarters in Christchurch, Dorset, also have sustainability built into them to help hit our net zero targets.

The manufacturing facility will feature rooftop solar PV panels which will be able to generate enough electricity at peak times to power the […]

10 07, 2023

REIDsteel among firms coming together to show business is force for good

2023-07-10T15:13:05+01:00July 10th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: |

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has thrown its weight behind a gamechanging new initiative to combat poverty and boost employment and social mobility.

The Dorset firm – known as REIDsteel – has become one of the first members of the Jobs Foundation, which is uniting industry leaders and entrepreneurs nationwide.

Managing director Simon Boyd has become a trustee of the independent charity. Quality, Health, Safety and Environment manager Jo White features on the foundation’s website and in its launch video.

Businesses are the most effective creator of jobs and social mobility, according to the foundation.

It will help firms to learn from each other to do even more in their local communities to relieve poverty and unemployment.

The foundation is headed by an advisory council of business leaders from a range of sectors, locations and sizes, all uniting behind the message that a successful society requires successful businesses.

Simon Boyd, managing director at 130-strong REIDsteel, said: “Business is a force for good.

“It makes an incredibly positive contribution to our society. Business provides jobs, drives the economy and funds our country’s vital public services through its taxes […]

31 05, 2023

Landmark agreement in REIDsteel redevelopment plans

2023-05-31T16:51:01+01:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , |

British manufacturer John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Limited is today celebrating a major milestone in redevelopment plans for its site in Dorset.

The company – known as REIDsteel – has acquired a 2.2-acre plot immediately next to its existing headquarters in Christchurch.

Purchase of site, which was formerly occupied by Peeks Party Store and Monkey Madness soft play centre, will allow REIDsteel to move forward with plans to invest in a state-of-the-art manufacturing complex, new offices and staff facilities.

The redevelopment over a total of 6.4 acres will allow REIDsteel to considerably enhance its productivity and capabilities in the design, engineering, manufacture and supply of steel structures across the UK, Europe and the world.

It will provide a major boost for the local economy and supply chain as well as UK plc.

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd signed the deal with Nick Peek in Christchurch.

Simon said: “This is a major milestone in our redevelopment plans for the company.

“It is great news and represents major investment in our business, the local economy, the Christchurch community, and the county of Dorset.

“It will regenerate a vacant brownfield site in a key location […]

31 05, 2023

Students get to grips with work experience

2023-05-31T18:43:21+01:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , |

Work experience students Edward and Ricardo gained valuable hands-on experience at REIDsteel – quite literally!

They got to grips with welding when they fabricated their own steel sections during a week spent with us.

The year 10 duo – from Twynham and The Grange schools in Christchurch – were the latest students to join us on placement.

They both expressed an interest in fabrication and spent the majority of their week in that area of the business.

The pictures show Edward and Ricardo above marking out sheet metal and trying their hand at welding as well as their finished work, below.

They were also given an overview of the other areas of the business as part of a bespoke placement programme to get a sense of the broad range of opportunities that we offer here.

We were really proud to be able to offer a meaningful, practical placement where Edward and Ricardo were able to try their hand at welding, following the appropriate risk assessments.

When asked if they had enjoyed themselves it was a resounding ‘yes’ from both of them. […]

24 05, 2023

Premier League Kicks is a winner with REIDsteel

2023-05-24T16:53:48+01:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , |

AFC Bournemouth duo Antoine Semenyo and Steve Fletcher were the star attractions at a special session of REIDsteel-sponsored Premier League Kicks in Christchurch.

Striker Semenyo and Cherries legend and first team coach Fletcher took part in the event at Mudeford Wood Community Centre.

The pair also conducted an enlightening question-and-answer session when Semenyo was asked about his maiden Premier League goal which came against Leeds.

Premier League Kicks offers free football and additional opportunities to more than 1,000 young people locally every year.

Sessions take place at Mudeford Wood Community Centre between 4pm and 5pm on Wednesdays for ages 8-10 and between 5pm and 6pm for ages 11-14. There is no pre-registration required as they all operate on a turn-up and play basis. Some 59 children have taken part since last October.

Donna Campo, operations director at REIDsteel, headed down to watch the session with colleagues Lisa Cherett, Lee Stevens and Peter Reid.

Donna said: “We have sponsored this campaign for the past season and a half, and we became involved because community is really at the heart of what we believe.

“Our factory has […]

5 05, 2023

Coronation congratulations from REIDsteel

2023-05-05T18:43:45+01:00May 5th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , |

Simon Boyd, managing director of Christchurch-based REIDsteel, said: “Congratulations from REIDsteel to His Majesty King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, on their coronation.

“We wish you a long, successful, peaceful and happy reign as our monarch and head of the Commonwealth.

“British engineering and manufacturing has an excellent reputation on the world stage, where the monarch’s role as an international ambassador and champion of UK plc is absolutely vital.

“REIDsteel has been privileged to design, manufacture and construct steel structures at home and abroad under five monarchs dating back to George V in 1919.

“We are proud to continue flying the flag for British engineering and manufacturing under King Charles III’s reign. Long live the king!”

REIDsteel will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

1 05, 2023

Recruiting now – Graduate Structural Engineer

2023-05-01T13:01:33+01:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: News|

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic graduate to design a wide range of steel structures.

This is an excellent opportunity for training and development to become a successful structural engineer and progress to IStructE chartership.

Work will include designing steel structures varying from simple buildings to large aircraft hangars, grandstands and highway bridges.

As your training progresses you will be expected to assist sales staff in the preparation of offers; the draughtspeople in the detailing of the building elements; erection staff in the safe methods of building; and the end clients with a view to encouraging them to come back to us. This is a demanding, hands on structural engineering position.

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd – REIDsteel – is a well-established company and as has a large export market, so the ability to use a variety of codes and design criteria is important.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including bonuses that scale as you rise through the engineering levels within the company.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Complying with all relevant company Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (QHSE) policies.
  • […]

21 04, 2023

REIDsteel resigns membership of CBI

2023-04-21T16:04:39+01:00April 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: |

Brexit, REIDsteel, business, Dorset, steel, construction, structural steel, cladding, glazing, design, manufacturing, engineering, structural engineering, fabrication,

Structural steel firm John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has resigned its membership of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) with immediate effect.

The company left the business lobbying group after further serious allegations emerged about misconduct.

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd has also resigned his position as a founder member of the CBI’s manufacturing council.

REIDsteel – which employs 130 people – acted immediately, citing allegations of misconduct at the CBI as completely incompatible with its own company values.

Mr Boyd said: “It is wholly inconceivable that REIDsteel can continue any association with the CBI following the latest, incredibly serious allegations.

“We have taken the decision to resign our company’s corporate membership and my personal position on its manufacturing council with immediate effect.

“The latest allegations are deeply concerning and completely at odds with our company’s values and culture where respect and inclusivity are absolutely paramount.”

REIDsteel previously said that it was reserving judgement about its CBI membership pending further developments.

Simon added: “Our thoughts are with those at the centre of the latest allegations, and […]

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