Komatsu is equipping its workforce for the future

A North East manufacturer is taking the lead in equipping its workforce for the future.

Komatsu UK has invested heavily in a successful apprenticeship programme and created a team of engineers to promote STEM subjects and embark on a project to improve team-leading skills via an in-house Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) qualification.

Tracey Wilson, Komatsu's senior HR manager.

placeholder image — Tracey Wilson, Komatsu's senior HR manager.

Senior HR manager Tracey Wilson said: “ILM helps us improve standards of leadership and management and boost confidence.

“Our industry must make sure we retain the skills required to make sure North East manufacturing continues to grow and set the pace in export performance.”