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Stakehill Industrial Estate Leadership Development – Employers come Together to Develop their Leadership Skills
Discover how Stakehill Industrial Estate created a business community across various employers through Leadership training.
Active EMS Case Study – Bury Manufacturing Business Recognises Team Achievements
Discover how InStep UK's Active EMS program transformed the fitness journey of individuals in our case study. Explore the impressive results achieved through innovative technology and personalized training. Learn more...
Amann Case Study – Training has a huge impact on prestigious Tameside Manufacturing Company
Since 1854, Amann has been one of the leading international manufacturers of high-quality sewing threads, embroidery threads and Smart Yarns. From universal sewing threads to highly technical specialised yarns, they...
The time was right to develop my management skills to support my career in a leadership role. – In our latest case study, Lewis from BEP Surface Technologies (Bury) shares his experience in the Lean Manufacturing training programmes
Lewis started working for BEP Surface Technologies (Bury) at the age of 18 as an Apprentice Engineer, progressing to a role in the chemical side of the business after completing...
Lean Training receives a 5 star rating! – In our latest case study Robert Clark, People Manager at Salt Separation Services shares his experience in the Lean Manufacturing training programmes
Lean Training receives a 5-star rating! Salt Separation Services Ltd, in Rochdale, has recently invested heavily in professional development programmes for their staff, choosing to partner with Instep UK to do so. Established in 1990, Salt Separation
Principles of Leadership and Management Case Study – John from Elcometer shares his learning experience during his learning journey.
John from Elcometer has recently completed the Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Leadership and Management (CMI) with the team at Instep UK. John first started working for Elcometer...
Eddie Stobart – Bespoke Talent Development Programme for the leaders in transport and logistics.
We have worked closely with providers of Europe’s leading supply chain transport and logistics to offer training solutions, as well as giving them all of the tools to deliver exceptional...
Finnebrogue – ILM Level 4 and ILM Endorsed Programmes in Northern Ireland within the food industry
Finnebrogue are manufacturers of multi award-winning sausages. Their dedications to excellence, craftsmanship and passion for great food is intrinsically bound to their home in the ancient woodlands and rolling hills...
Finning – Management Development and Core Business Skills in the UK and Northern Ireland within the earth movers industry
Finning UK is part of Finning International – the worlds largest dealer of Cat® machines, engines, equipment and power solutions. They boast a proven track record in delivering solutions to...
United Utilities – Why lunch is the most important meal of the day for United Utilities
Delivering training to a large workforce can be difficult when the training team is experienced but small and their budget limited. This was the problem that United Utilities, the UK’s...
McColgan’s – Senior Management Team Programme, MBTI Workshop, Controller Team Programme
McColgans Quality Foods is a speciality savoury and sweet pastry manufacturer based in Strabane, Co.Tyrone. Over 50 years ago from his home bakery and butchery William McColgan gained a reputation...
Regatta – How developing higher performing teams with our bespoke programmes helped this business.
Regatta are inspired by the great outdoors. They don’t only focus on intrepid explorers, Since 1981 they have manufactured great products that enables everyday people to get outdoors and have...
Making Space – Caring and committed to the transfer of learning
Making Space is a national charity and leading provider of adult health and social care services. They have created a culture focused on engagement, wellbeing and innovation to enable their...
Safran Nacelles – Rolling out a bespoke mentoring programme to support apprentices.
Safran is one of the world’s two leading aircraft engine nacelle producers. They work with the leading manufacturers of both regional and business jets: Sukhoi, Embraer, Dassault, Bombardier, Gulfstream, etc....
Trafford Housing Trust – ILM Accredited Coaching Programme in the North West
Trafford Housing Trust (THT) is an independent housing company providing around 9,000 affordable homes within the Trafford area of Manchester. A ‘profit-for-purpose’ organisation, they strive for a society transformed free...
SEWS Europe – Hard-wired for success with a Coaching Culture
SEWS Europe is responsible for the design, manufacture and supply of fuse boxes and electronics, wiring harnesses and connectors to the European automotive industry. For managers to be transient and be...
Translink – ILM Level 3 in Northern Ireland within the transport industry
Translink is the brand name of the three operating companies which operate scheduled bus and rail services in Northern Ireland, including cross-border and cross-channel links. Translink has seen significant growth...
Vestas – Putting the energy back into Learning & Development
Vestas Wind Systems A/S is the world’s largest supply and service company for wind turbines. Due to rapid growth, the UK & Ireland Service business needed to scale up its...
BMI Healthcare – Helping healthcare professionals reach Olympic standards
When BMI Healthcare wanted to further invest in their trainers, we decided that only Olympic standard training would do for one of the UK’s leading healthcare organisations. Our brief...
Warburtons – A toast to greater managers!
Founded in 1876, Warburtons is extremely proud of its tradition, heritage and now its presence as one of the leading and most recognised brands in UK food manufacturing. The company...
Wockhardt – Increasing communication, rapport and time management in cross-departmental working.
Wockhardt is one of the UK’s largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in the UK. With a growing portfolio of over 350 products, they supply to hospitals and the pharmacy sectors,...
Addo Food Group – Change from the boardroom downwards
When we partnered with Addo Food Group, a premium supplier for Marks and Spencer, our aim was to help the company, in combination with another training partner, to achieve its...
Stakehill Industrial Estate Leadership Development – Employers come Together to Develop their Leadership Skills
Discover how Stakehill Industrial Estate created a business community across various employers through Leadership training.
Vodafone
Instep is a provider capable of driving both best practice and personalised learning journeys for the unique needs of our management population.
Associated British Foods – Grocery Group
Associated British foods give insight about their Apprenticeships journey through Instep.
Alex Barnes – Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship
Alex Barnes embarked on the Team Leader Level 3 apprenticeship and, 13 months later, achieved a distinction after completing his End Point Assessment (EPA). Here's what he said...
Sophie – Level 5 Operational Manager
A learner's journey to Level 5 Operational Manager and how it's helped shape her career.
Teri Manning – Level 2 Customer Service
This Level 2 Customer Service programme helped to increase Teri's confidence in her role and she came out with a greater understanding of what good customer service is. All of...
Emma Fuller – Level 3 Team Leader (Functional Skills)
Emma once lacked confidence in her mathematics abilities but since our functional skills specialist went to support her learning, he confidence has since increased.
Charlie – Level 2 Retail
This Level 2 learner talks of learning and implementing best practice for customer service in a retail environment. They talk about the value they find in teamwork and helping others.
Sophie Steels – Level 3 Team Leader
Level 3 Team Leader Learner talks about how the programme has helped them in their day-to-day role.
Alison Putnam – Level 2 Customer Service
Level 2 Customer Service Learner, Alison Putnam talks about how the programme positively impacted her professional and personal life. Through the programme, she was proud that she achieved Level 2