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John Deere’s unique open day

May 30, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

John Deere’s unique open day: John Deere has announced a unique open day for those planning to leave the military in search of a new career. On 13 June the company will invite servicemen and women to its UK & Ireland headquarters in Nottinghamshire for a special event designed to shine a light on technician […]

GGM Group complete Manchester 10K

May 30, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GGM Group complete Manchester 10K: The GGM Group have demonstrated that they always go the extra mile – by taking on the Manchester 10k in the name of their company charity last weekend. While for most of us, Bank Holidays weekends are for relaxation, a team from the firm took on the challenge as part […]

John Deere’s unique open day

May 30, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GGM Group complete Manchester 10K

May 30, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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John Deere’s unique open day

May 30, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

John Deere’s unique open day: John Deere has announced a unique open day for those planning to leave the military in search of a new career.

On 13 June the company will invite servicemen and women to its UK & Ireland headquarters in Nottinghamshire for a special event designed to shine a light on technician roles working throughout the brand’s dealership network.

John Deere’s unique open day

The John Deere Military Hiring Programme Insight Day provides an opportunity to see first hand some of the world’s most advanced agricultural and professional turfcare equipment which requires skilled, dedicated technicians to service and maintain.

There will be networking opportunities with representatives from the John Deere business as well as dealers, and presentations will set out how fulfilling the role can be.

Allan Cochran, Training Centre Manager, said: “We launched the John Deere Military Hiring Programme in the UK and Ireland last year and are starting to see those who have been through the training start new careers at our dealers.

“We strongly believe in the pool of talent resettling from successful careers in the military. We have thousands of examples worldwide demonstrating that they have the ideal skillset to slot seamlessly into technician roles.

“There’s nothing like seeing the machinery up close and speaking directly to those who already work in the businesses to get a sense of what your future career could look like, so this day is a great opportunity to explore the people, the place and the product.”

Presentations will explain the scale and purpose of John Deere, including its values behind the mission to sustainably help feed and clothe a growing population. Those attending can see what it is like to work within the brand’s family from those who have already completed a resettlement.

The Military Hiring Programme is a worldwide initiative to support resettling servicemen and women. Those who apply are connected to an individual within John Deere who has already made the transition before being put through a raft of free training to prepare them for a career as a technician.

Allan said: “Much like modern military vehicles, our agricultural and turf products are packed with state-of-the-art technology. You could be working on a fully electric walk-behind golf greens mower or one of the world’s largest combine harvesters – there is huge variety and fulfilment in roles based all around the UK and Ireland.

“I urge anyone who is looking for a new career away from the military, or those who have already left, to sign up for this event and see for themselves what a future with John Deere looks like.”

Click here to sign up for the event for free.

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GGM Group complete Manchester 10K

May 30, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GGM Group complete Manchester 10K: The GGM Group have demonstrated that they always go the extra mile – by taking on the Manchester 10k in the name of their company charity last weekend.

While for most of us, Bank Holidays weekends are for relaxation, a team from the firm took on the challenge as part of the GGM Group’s wider commitment to The North West Air Ambulance.

GGM Group complete Manchester 10K

The five-strong team from GGM Group took to the streets of Manchester in the AJ BELL Great Manchester run, with fund-raising over 70% of their £10000 target.

The GGM Group selected North West Air Ambulance as their group charity for 2024, and employees are taking part in many different activities to raise vital funds for this worthy cause. The charity exists to bring the hospital to patients with a vision to fly the most advanced medical crew and equipment to people when and where most needed. It is entirely funded by charitable donations. The charity is currently attempting to raise £12 million to co-incide with their 25^th birthday year.

Rebekah Bullen Calderbank from the charity said:

“The Great Manchester Run is a fantastic event for us, and this year was our biggest yet with over 100 runners! We are so grateful for all the support from GGM and for taking part in the event. It was great to see them on the day, at our stand in the charity village. They have raised an incredible amount so far which will help us continue saving lives across the North West”.

The GGM Group consists of two businesses across two depots in Haycock and Colne. GGM Group is a specialist supplier of tractors and high-quality professional land-based equipment for commercial and domestic use. Servicing the North West and Yorkshire, it supplies a range of products from leading franchises including Kubota, Baroness and Amazone. PSD Groundscare is the national distributor of specialist landscaping equipment, including Canycom, Eliet, Koppl and SABO.

Chris Gibson, Managing Director of The GGM Group completed the challenge. He said:

“The Manchester 10k was a great event and I am very proud of all of the team. I personally hadn’t run in over 40 years and a year ago decided that the 10k would be my target. I was really pleased to cross the finish line in 1 hour 16 minutes, with the support of a great team.

“It was great that a number of our team and families took the time to come into Manchester to support the runners.

“It’s a key part of our ethos at GGM Group to give something back to the community and we are delighted to be working with the North West Air Ambulance this year. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all our suppliers, customers, families and friends who’ve generously donated in support of our efforts

You can support this worthy cause by donating at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-ggm-group.

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