Contractor salutes training after operational milestone

A building services contractor has hailed the impact of a training drive after hitting an installation milestone.

John N Dunn Group’s Yorkshire division has fitted more than 150 air source heat pumps across five residential sites.

Bosses say the landmark follows a “significant” tuition programme, which equipped a third of its workforce with BTEC qualifications.

Operating from a Leeds office, the firm’s Yorkshire arm employs nearly 80 staff and provides plumbing services across residential new-build and retrofit projects.

James Harris, Yorkshire division managing director, said: “Reaching over 150 installations is a major milestone.

“With 24 members of staff now BTEC-qualified, we’re in a strong position to deliver low-carbon solutions with consistency and quality at scale.

“With greater regulatory pressure and rising energy efficiency targets, more developers and housing associations are opting for air source heat pumps over traditional gas systems.

“Apprentices continue to be a core part of our business and are gaining hands-on experience with these technologies from day one.

“That means we’re not just reacting to demand, we’re preparing for the future.”

Stephen Bilclough, chair of Newcastle-headquartered John N Dunn Group, added: “There’s a clear shortage of qualified heat pump installers across the UK, and we’ve responded by investing in upskilling our workforce.

“This is a brilliant achievement by the Yorkshire team, and shows what can be done with the right focus and training.”

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