The BMRA’s Education and Training Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting a webinar to talk about the benefits of taking on apprentices. The webinar will take place on Tuesday 25 April at 10.30 am. This webinar is free and open to all metal recycling companies. Employers do not have to be a member of the BMRA.

With an ageing workforce and a seemingly ever-decreasing pool of willing and capable workers, apprenticeships are a great and cost-effective way to plug the current employment gap in the metal recycling sector.

Apprenticeships are suitable for people at any level so you can hire someone new or put forward an existing employee, allowing you to develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. It also enables skilled workers looking to retire to pass on their knowledge.

The Metal Recycling General Operative (MRGO) is a sector-specific apprenticeship that will deliver operatives who are able to take on a wide range of roles from ELV depollution to materials classification. 

Four reasons why companies should be looking at apprenticeships:

1. The Government will pay 95% of the cost of training a new apprentice for small businesses. This means they only pay £450.
2. Non-levy paying businesses could get funding from a levy paying employer which would remove the requirement for them to pay the 5%.
3. Employers do not need to pay Class 1 National insurance contributions for apprentices under 25.
4. Businesses can choose to pay the National Minimum Wage for apprentices which, for those aged 19 or over in their first year is £4.90 per hour and thereafter rises to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for their age.

You will hear from employers both large and small who have put workers through the MRGO, amongst others, and what the experience has delivered for their business.

To register fill in the form: 

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If you require further information, please email [email protected].