Training provides ‘lifting’ results

Some of the Richard Whittaker Ltd staff who have received training

Since it was established in 1962, Richard Whittaker Ltd has built an excellent reputation as a wholesaler and quality supplier of starches and raw materials and is a specialist in blending, packing and supplying raw materials and ingredients, which includes allergen-free products. 

The company prides itself on being versatile and able to meet client needs. In order to provide a high quality service, the management team strongly believes in developing its staff.

Training @ Hopwood has been providing forklift truck training and warehousing and storage apprenticeships..

Ben Nicholson, who has attended the warehousing and storage training, commented: “The course has been very interesting and I am also gaining a recognised qualification.”

Israr Hussain added: “I’ve learnt new things and gained new skills on safe working and safe fork lift truck operations.”

Barbel Rigby said: “Taking part has made me more aware of health and safety issues.”