Oldham-based construction and regeneration firm Emanuel Whittaker has opened an apprentice training centre and construnction depot in Weaste, Salford.
The company, which has long-term contract wins in Salford, says it expects the new site on Missouri Avenue to create new jobs and support the local labour market.
Emanuel Whittaker recently won a £7 million+ deal with Salix Homes to help deliver its £22million improvement programme to homes across the city over the next two years.
It will use the facility as an office, dept and training centre for its apprentices.
Managing Director Clive Newton said: “Having secured continuity of work in Salford we wanted to demonstrate our commitment to the area. The new office will help us to create sustainable employment, source local suppliers and subcontractors and use local services.”
As well as the training centre, the Salford office will provide meeting space for local teams and a huge warehouse which will take deliveries of stock to allow for more cost and resource savings.
Mark Foster, head of investment at Salix Homes, said: “Emanuel Whittaker is a main partner in our investment programme and has already played a significant role in the first phase of our modernisation plans for our housing stock.
“Having them based closer to the areas where we work will help us to deliver value for money.
“We are particularly excited about the new training facilities, which will allow us and other Salford-based partners more opportunities to work with young people and apprentices.”
Emanuel Whittaker Director John Gallagher added: “This is a new and exciting phase in the growth of our business and continues our commitment to enhancing social value contribution in the areas where we work.
“We currently recruiting three full time staff and we anticipate more vacancies will be available in the future.”
