Congratulations to Jamie Helps, a Senior Transport Planner in Readymix. He has recently completed his Level 3 Team Leader qualification, achieving a distinction. The qualification is taught by The institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education Via Derby College.

This was a remote learning course which Jamie completed both in work time and with private study. Melaine, his course tutor, was very supportive throughout the course with regular Teams meetings and guidance.

Jamie shared his experience with us: “The course was challenging at times, whilst carrying out my daily job requirements at the same time. I was lucky enough that towards the end of the course I had the opportunity to put my newly taught skills into practice. I was seconded into the team leader role at the Oldbury Shipping office. With the support from not only my colleagues, but my Team Leader, Naomi Gough, and the Readymix Freight Manager, Paul Cooke, I was able to complete the course with a distinction and learn new aspects about the job, the people I work with and most importantly myself. I would, however, highly recommend the course to anyone who has the opportunity.”

Rob Greenfield, UK Planning & Development Manager, commented: “This level 3 Team Leader qualification is a new addition to the Cemex portfolio and is intended to help equip new or existing first line managers with the skills to lead a team successfully.  It is an 18 month programme which has been developed and is delivered in collaboration with Derby Business College.  Congratulations to Jamie for successfully completing his qualification and achieving a distinction in the process, this is testament to his hard work and dedication, and he is one of the first few Cemex employees to successfully achieve it.”