First contractor signs up to Liverpool’s Construction Charter

Seddon, the Bolton-based builder and developer, has become the first business to address the region’s construction skills shortage by signing up to Liverpool’s Construction Charter.

The initiative, launched with backing from Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson, was drawn up by the unions Unite, Ucatt and the GMB. The Charter is aiming to cut bad practice on the city’s construction sites by bringing workers’ health, welfare and training to the fore.

Mayor Anderson said: “We have a bold plan for building 10k new homes in Liverpool and to deliver it we have to be working with the best.

“Seddon has the attitude and approach we need for taking Liverpool’s construction sector forward.”

He continued: “They have shown time and again that they are committed to training for the industry, developing their staff and investing in the communities in which they work.

“It is for these reasons and more that I welcome Seddon’s commitment in signing up to our new Construction Charter for Liverpool.”

Seddon is no stranger to focusing on skills development, having trained more than 225 apprentices in the last 10 years. For its intake of apprentices this year, the company said it has already received in excess of 600 applications.

Seddon’s head of training, Tony Costello, commented: “Seddon committed to raising standards and addressing the skills shortage in the construction industry today which is why we wanted to be the first construction company to sign up to Liverpool’s Construction Charter.

“A high priority in the Charter is for contractors to be offering proper apprenticeships. Providing opportunities is in Seddon’s DNA.”

Tony added: “Most of our directors began their careers as apprentices and we are looking forward to sharing some of our experience and knowledge to build better construction careers for the youth of this city.”

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