One hundred members of staff at SPAR UK regional wholesaler James Hall & Co. Ltd had their personal and professional development recognised at the company’s Achievement Awards.

The award ceremony saw both current and former apprentices from across the business recognised. Additionally, those who are developing their skills through James Hall & Co. Ltd’s internal Leadership Academy platform were also acknowledged.

The Achievement Awards is an important date in the James Hall & Co. Ltd calendar, providing the opportunity to showcase the personal and professional development within the retail organisation. By continuing to grow the number of employees who are continuously developing their skills, James Hall & Co. Ltd is futureproofed for future success through the people who are at the heart of its operations.

Apprencticeship experiences

Georgia Rogers-Waterman, a Digital Marketing Assistant based at James Hall & Co. Ltd’s SPAR Distribution Centre in Preston, is studying the Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship.

Georgia said: “I am enhancing my Marketing knowledge on my latest Apprenticeship and putting the theory and skills into immediate effect in my job role. The course integrates seamlessly into my role and the final project of the Apprenticeship will be something I am doing at work.

“Supporting this is my place on the Leadership Academy which is improving my wider skillset. There really is a supportive environment to learn and develop within the business and I feel like I am consistently growing in my career.”

Ryan Easthough, who works on the Graham Eyes butchers’ counter at SPAR Supermarket Willington in County Durham, was celebrating completing his Butcher Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Ryan said: “I fell into butchery really with a two-month job before Christmas one year with a former employer which has ended up becoming my career. I enjoy the craft and when I joined SPAR through James Hall & Co. Ltd, I really wanted to take up an Apprenticeship as I had no formal qualification.

“I have learned invaluable skills including knife techniques butchering more efficiently, as well understanding terminology and the heritage of the butchery trade. My Apprenticeship has also helped me become more confident dealing with customers and I particularly enjoy honing my skills on the finer detail of preparing lamb to enhance its visual appearance.”

Source: James Hall & Co. Ltd

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About SPAR UK

The United Kingdom became a SPAR member in 1956 when SPAR International granted the SPAR licence to a group of independent wholesalers. There are five regional organisations in the UK, continually building the brand’s presence. A central office in London provides national marketing and buying services for the group. SPAR UK comprises independently owned, licensed, retailers and company-owned stores.