New appointments at the Redcar site have recently included two at senior management level, as the company continues its ambitious recruitment drive
Left to right: ElringKlinger's senior management team Kevin Burton, Ian Malcolm and Mark Holdsworth
Teesside automotive parts manufacturer ElringKlinger (GB) has made a number of strategic appointments after welcoming 37 new recruits across its specialist divisions.
The new appointments at the Redcar site have recently included two at senior management level, as the company continues its ambitious recruitment drive to create upwards of 60 new jobs by 2016.
Ian Malcolm, managing director of ElringKlinger (GB), said: “In 2012 we set out plans to recruit upwards of 60 staff by 2016. I am delighted to say we are well on target to reach this figure, if not better it, by the end of our 50th year on Teesside.
“We made 25 permanent appointments during 2013 alone and over the next 12 months we will look to support the existing talent within the team here at Redcar whilst continuing to encourage the next generation of young engineering talent into the industry.”
With more than 50 years automotive management experience between them, Kevin Burton and Mark Holdsworth have joined the UK senior management team to support the group’s global account directors, alongside Mr Malcolm.
Mr Burton, who joins as commercial manager, said: “Despite the downturn in manufacturing in recent years, we are continuing to provide innovative solutions to our customers, enabling ElringKlinger to successfully grow our business with current and new customers, alongside creating high quality jobs.”
Fellow appointee Mr Holdsworth will be quality manager for the UK group, bringing the senior management team total to seven.
He said: “As we enter our 50th year on Teesside there is a really positive feeling here at ElringKlinger (GB). We are incredibly busy and the general mood across the site is buoyant.”
The remaining recruits include appointments across all levels of the business – from production operators to engineers.
ElringKlinger (GB) recently set out plans to expand its Kirkleatham Business Park factory with a 4,000sq m extension. Construction work is now under way with the new building due to be fully operational by the summer, in time to mark the firm’s 50th year on Teesside.
Mr Malcolm added: “Our ongoing recruitment drive reflects our current position as a major player in the UK manufacturing industry and as a major supplier to the global automotive sector.”
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