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Difficult Roles to Recruit
Analysis indicates that just over half of those employers engaged with reported that they experience difficulty in recruiting for some roles, these roles are detailed below;
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Micro/Small
Brewing Staff
Technical Staff
Office Administrator
Food Engineers
Food Scientist
Design Engineers
Higher Management
Chefs & Kitchen Assistants
Engineers
Medium
Large
HGV Drivers
Butchers
Finance/Sales/HR
Engineers
Engineers
The Work-readiness of New Entrants to the Sector
The majority of respondents stated that new entrants to the sector are not work ready. In many instances specific reference is made to young school leavers who are unaware of what is expected of them within a working environment.
‘Few possess the disciplines needed for the workplace - lack commitment, reliability and interest.’
‘No real understanding of work ethics and drive needed to achieve success.’
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude are cited as skills that are most important in new entrants and where these are not present further training is required;
‘We have in the past had a number of young 'apprentices' join the team. We have found that they can take some time to adjust to the working environment and working life. In one case we were at the point of potentially performance managing an individual due to his work ethic and motivation. However over the course of a 6 month period during which he was mentored and closely managed on a weekly basis he has turned things around.’
Regional Employment & Skills Plan South West & Mid Wales Sector Profiles