Energy support package – reaction comment
Simon Boyd, Managing Director of John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd, comments upon energy support measures announced today:
“Our new Prime Minister’s intervention to freeze energy costs is clearly welcome although it would have been preferable to see the timescale expanded beyond six months for businesses.
“Capping energy costs at the same price per unit that households pay will help and it will be useful to see more details about this in order to gain greater clarity for budgeting over the coming months.
“It is encouraging to see further support promised for vulnerable sectors beyond the initial six months’ package based on a review this autumn, during which time I will forcefully be pressing the case for manufacturing and the steel industry.
“Overall, the new Prime Minister has […]
Congratulations to new Prime Minister… and call for action
Simon Boyd, Managing Director of John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd, said: “Warmest congratulations to Liz Truss on becoming this country’s new Prime Minister.
“She has my full support and I feel certain that she is going make some radical changes which will benefit British businesses and their people.
“Clearly there is absolutely no time to waste in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing businesses, not least the soaring cost of energy where the government will need to intervene without delay.
“Decisive support is urgently needed from our Prime Minister and her new government for businesses, especially small and medium sized firms which are the backbone of country’s economy and […]
Great new openings at REIDsteel
Multi-award-winning John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has new opportunities to become part of its talented team.
We have openings across the company – based in Christchurch, Dorset – in a range of positions.
These new openings are an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and improvement-driven business which values its people and is a great place to work.
REIDsteel’s values are central to how it works and everything it does. It has a ‘One Team’ ethos which puts people and safety first to deliver for customers.
The new positions are:
- Cladding Draughtsperson/Detailer
- Glazing Draughtsperson/Detailer
- QHSE Assistant
- Fabricator Welder
- Yard Operative
- Purchasing Administrator
Please read below for more about each position.
Cladding Draughtsperson/Detailer: Responsibilities include preparing cladding layout drawings, flashing and gutter details as well as preparing lists […]
Green light for safer future with steel
Steel Times International recently published an article about REIDsteel leading the way in the structural steel sector in a special edition about decarbonisation. Many thanks to the magazine for focusing on our initiatives. Here is the full article…
THE structural steel sector could prove to be an important cog in the wheel of change as momentum builds towards a cleaner, greener decarbonised industry.
Deadlines are coming ever closer – including the government’s 2050 net zero target for all sectors of the economy and the 2035 aspiration for near-zero emissions from ore-based steelmaking recommended by the national Climate Change Committee.
Structural steel firms such as John Reid & Sons […]
National awards nomination for REIDsteel
John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd’s entry for the British Constructional Steelwork Association’s prestigious Structural Steel Design Awards has won through to the final shortlist.
Its development of the UK’s largest dual-cantilever hangar at London Biggin Hill Airport with Civils Contracting Limited was selected following judging earlier this month. The super-hangar will be occupied by aerospace giant Bombardier when completed.
REIDsteel provided the design, drawing, fabrication and installation of the complete steel frame, electrically operated hangar doors and underslung cranes as well as the floor decking, cladding and glazing elements. REIDsteel was one of just two shortlisted projects where the design and fabrication were from the same company.
The advanced maintenance, repair […]
Join us – great opportunities at REIDsteel
John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has three great opportunities for people to become part of its talented team.
We have new openings for a Site Manager, Estimator/Bid Manager and Purchasing Administrator.
Site Manager: Based at REIDsteel’s office in Christchurch, Dorset, but also working away from home to manage any of the company’s UK construction sites. They will:
- Actively promote a safety first approach to the erection of structures
- Produce RAMS, erection sequences and crane lift plans
- Manage site labour and plant
- SMSTS, CSCS Managers’ card, AP, full UK driving licence required
Steel and cladding experience is required for this role.
Estimator/Bid Manager: Responsible for preparing sales estimates, proposals and bids for design & build and pre-design projects. They will:
- Work collaboratively with the wider […]