A pioneering Teesside packaging recovery company has taken on a local graduate apprentice, following significant growth.
Since winning contracts with house hold names such as Homebase and Argos, Returnable Packaging Services (RPS) is enjoying a turnover of £2.34m, almost 30% increase since last year.
This soaring growth has enabled the business to launch a recruitment drive and 21 year old Liam Johnson is the seventh employee the forward-thinking business has employed this year, bringing its total team number to 22.
After successfully completing a one year apprentice with RPS, Liam, from Eaglescliffe, has secured a fulltime position as a fork lift driver.
Jez Norton, RPS’ site manager, said: “I’m thrilled to call Liam an official RPS employee during this crucial time for us. I’ve been working closely with Liam for 12 months now, so this is a very proud moment for me.
“Liam has matured during this process and become a conscientious part of the team. We will continue to provide training for him and help him to achieve his goals of a higher NVQ level.”
Working in conjunction with Stockton Riverside College, RPS has helped Liam achieve his NVQ Level 2 in warehousing and distribution.
Liam said: “RPS is a great place to work, I’ve had a wonderful time. I’m so pleased to be a full time employee, especially now during this exciting period!”
Speaking about the continued success of the business, Thomas Hudson, marketing manager at RPS, said: “We have grown significantly and developed the company over the last 12 months. Liam completing his apprenticeship is a good example of this.”
For more information on RPS, which supplies and collects wooden pallets and industrial packaging, visit: www.rpsltd.com
