As part of Russell Roof Tiles’ dedication to nurturing skills and talent, a former graduate trainee has been promoted into a management role.
Adam Clark (30) from Lochmaben in Scotland is now assistant works manager for Russell Roof Tiles at its 11-acre Halleaths site, also in Lochmaben. He started at the pitched roof tile manufacturer in 2017, after finishing from Napier University in Edinburgh, with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Last year, Russell Roof Tiles announced its largest training investment, by devoting more than £60,000 in health, safety and environmental training. The business has also invested in special training rooms and equipment to support career development.
Since joining the company, Adam has undergone a number of training courses, including one on concrete technology, health and safety training and supervising courses. With the support of Russell Roof Tiles, he is also currently working towards completing an SVQ qualification in management.
Russell Roof Tiles has also been instrumental in providing Adam with training in all aspects of the business and last year, he was given the opportunity to visit the manufacturer’s sister company, Crown Roof Tiles in Florida, USA for a month.
During the visit, he played an important role in improving productivity and efficiencies at the American factory and conducted a series of workshops. Adam was able to observe the differences in production between the two sister companies and use the experience and knowledge in his new role.
Adam said: “Working at Russell Roof Tiles has equipped me with the training and development to enhance my career even further. I have relished every opportunity and it has helped provide me with the knowledge and skill to succeed in my new role.
“As part of my new role, I will be assisting the works manager, Ian Jones with production operations, including the delivery of high-quality products, reducing waste processes, personnel, recruitment and training. I will also be overseeing the day to day running of the Lochmaben plant and the manufacture of concrete pitched roof tiles.”
Bruce Laidlaw, production director at Russell Roof Tiles, said: “Adam’s promotion is a true testament of his hard work and dedication over the past three years and we are proud to have promoted him to assistant works manager.
“With a significant skills gap in our industry, Russell Roof Tiles is dedicated to improving skills through investing in important training and development and Adam is just one of many that will continue to progress in their careers with us.”
Russell Roof Tiles is a leading independent pitched roof tile manufacturer providing products for leading UK house builders and high-profile social housing and commercial projects, where sustainability and eco-credentials are of the utmost priority.
