Life at GA Pet Food
GA Pet Food (GA) is a family-owned and family-run business where every colleague is considered an integral part of the family.
To recognise and reward the dedicated efforts of our team, GA is committed to enhancing our colleagues’ lives by organising team bonding events. These events include an annual Family Fun Day, Christmas parties, the organising and funding of sports teams, and team bonding outings. However, there is much more to discover about life at GA Pet Food – read on to find out more.
Læreplasser
GA Pet Food is deeply committed to apprenticeships across various business areas, including Engineering, Human Resources, Accountancy, and Business Administration. Currently, we employ ten apprentices at different stages of their study programmes. These courses are delivered in collaboration with Runshaw College, Preston College, Southport Collegeog St Helens College.
I tillegg har GA etablert et nytt partnerskap med Runshaw College. Denne strategiske alliansen ble tilrettelagt gjennom North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Young Chamber-programmet, som tar sikte på å øke studentengasjementet i det lokale næringslivet ved å gi arbeidsferdigheter, kunnskap og erfaring for å utfylle deres akademiske kvalifikasjoner.
As part of GA Pet Food’s commitment to working collaboratively with educational institutions, we are delighted to announce our participation in the Employer Partnership Board (EPB) of Runshaw College. To learn more about this story, klikk her.
GA Pet Food strives to contribute to the local community by giving back and supporting education. One of our initiatives in this regard is the delivery of apprenticeships, which aim to nurture local talent. This programme aligns closely with our core value of innovation, reflecting our commitment to expanding and strengthening the GA Family while continuously improving and developing our departments.
Lærlingeplasser gir en utmerket mulighet til å få praktisk erfaring i en bedrift samtidig som du tilegner deg kunnskapen og forståelsen som er nødvendig for rollen. Hver lærling følger et spesifikt rammeverk som skisserer relevant kunnskap, ferdigheter og atferd som skal utvikles i løpet av læretiden, som deretter vurderes gjennom en sluttpunktvurdering.
Vi tilbyr en rekke læreplasser på tvers av ulike avdelinger og nivåer, inkludert ingeniørfag, laboratorier, kvalitetskontroll og HR. Vi streber kontinuerlig etter å forbedre og diversifisere utvalget av lærlingeplasser som er tilgjengelige for å møte de utviklende behovene til virksomheten vår. For å se våre nåværende ledige læreplasser, klikk her.
Vi er overbevist om at læreplasser er et verdifullt middel for å dyrke frem nye talenter og gi muligheter for våre eksisterende kolleger til å forbedre sine ferdigheter og kompetanser.
Priser for beste bedrifter
GA Pet Food is proud to have been awarded the Pris for beste bedrifter «Very Good to Work For 2023». b-Heard-undersøkelsen inviterer våre kolleger til å score 70 utsagn om deres velvære, lønn og fordeler, personlig vekst, team, lederskap og mye mer. Det skåres på en syvpunktsskala som gir mulighet for mer nyanserte svar enn en enig/uenig-modell eller fempunktsskala. Dette, kombinert med Best Companies sin unike 8-faktor modell, gir GA en strukturert og nøyaktig innsikt i hvordan våre kolleger har det. b-Heard-undersøkelsen er strengt konfidensiell, slik at våre kolleger kan gi ærlige svar uten frykt for represalier.
Once the survey is complete, GA Pet Food receives a Best Companies Index (BCI) score, which measures workplace engagement. If the BCI score is high enough, GA earns accreditation. “Very Good to Work For” 1-star accreditation is a significant achievement that shows an organisation is taking workplace engagement seriously. Awarded to organisations with a BCI score of at least 659.5, the 1-star accreditation signifies ‘very good’ levels of workplace engagement.
GA Pet Food is also delighted to announce that we have been awarded not only the “Very Good to Work For” award but also rated in the topp 100 av de beste store selskapene å jobbe for i Storbritanniaden topp 75 beste selskapene å jobbe for i Nordvest-England, og en av topp 10 beste selskapene å jobbe for innen produksjon.
Lancashire Business View Red Rose Awards
Vinnere av store bedrifter i 2022 og vinnere av familiebedriftsprisen 2023 og eksportpriser i 2023!
Ocuco Red Rose Awards er en prestisjefylt begivenhet som feirer prestasjonene til bedrifter, handel og industri i Lancashire. Det fungerer som en verdifull plattform for å fremme suksess, fremme inter-handel og oppmuntre til økonomisk vekst i fylket.
Lancashire Business View opprettet denne begivenheten for å anerkjenne forretningsfortreffelighet, gi en eksepsjonell plattform for å dele suksesshistorier og fremme handel i fylket.
In 2022, GA Pet Food was thrilled to receive the Lancashire Business View Red Rose Award for Large Business. However, we are even more delighted to announce that in 2023, GA Pet Food has been honoured with both the Family Business Award and the Export Award at the Red Rose Awards.
Kvarterets kollega
GA Pet Food has established a Colleague of the Quarter scheme, enabling colleagues to nominate their peers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and exceeded expectations in their roles. This award serves as a means to celebrate colleagues’ accomplishments and rewards them with a £500 prize, intended to be used for a weekend getaway of their choosing.
GA Pet Food recognises the importance of acknowledging colleagues’ contributions and has introduced the Chairman’s Award. This initiative enables managers and directors to personally commend deserving colleagues and express gratitude for their invaluable commitment as esteemed members of the GA Family.
Engelskundervisning
GA Pet Food has recently engaged the services of an independent English teacher to deliver English lessons to our European colleagues. The response to this initiative has been outstanding, with 230 colleagues currently enrolled. Enhancing their English language proficiency is crucial for those seeking to forge their own path in the UK. Furthermore, GA is committed to supporting colleagues of all nationalities by fostering a stable and supportive environment for them and their families. Through the provision of complimentary English lessons, GA aims to empower colleagues to attain their goals and aspirations.
GA Pet Food Sports & Team Building
We are keen to encourage and support any team-building activities and clubs, from the four teams in the GA Football League to the go-karting and fishing clubs. GA Pet Food provides financial sponsorship to encourage our colleagues to join in. This allows them to socialise and grow closer with their teammates and colleagues from other departments, further helping to improve the morale and physical and mental well-being of our colleagues.
GA julefester
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Christmas party, and at GA Pet Food, we are committed to ensuring that everyone can partake in the festivities. Our Christmas party is always a delightful and relaxed affair, featuring live music performances, complimentary food and beverages, and transport provided for our colleagues. It’s our way of expressing gratitude for their dedication and efforts throughout the year.
Runshaw College Employer Partnership Board
As part of its commitment to working collaboratively with educational establishments in the vicinity of its sites, GA Pet Food is pleased to announce that it has joined the Employer Partnership Board (EPB) of Runshaw College. Med studiesteder i både Leyland og Chorley har Runshaw College levert enestående undervisning og læring siden 1974, i tillegg til å tilby eksepsjonell pastoral omsorg. Som et resultat har studentene tilgang til et bredt spekter av muligheter og erfaringer for å utvikle ferdigheter som vil forberede dem fullt ut for høyere utdanning og sysselsetting.
The EPB was formed to ensure the college continues to offer courses and apprenticeships that will progress its students and meet the needs of future labour market requirements. Runshaw is working with employers like GA Pet Food, at the heart of the community, across a range of sectors, who can inform them about their sector, future skills needs, skills gaps, and opportunities. Employers’ combined professional input in these areas will feed into Runshaw’s future curriculum plans. New courses and apprenticeship programmes will be researched and sourced using this information, enabling Runshaw to offer the best possible provision to its students.
Formålet med EPB er å:
- Del viktig bransjeinformasjon
- Identifiser fremtidig etterspørsel og kompetansemangel
- Forbedre pensum og programmer: Sixth Form College, Adult College og lærlingplasser
- Gi læreplanens hensikt og foreslå endringer fra funnene
“I am delighted that GA Pet Food has become a member of the Employer Partnership Board at Runshaw College. We are proud to work in close collaboration with a broad range of employers so that we can fully understand and meet the future skills needs in our region. Our employer partners enhance and co-create the curriculum so that all our students (whether they are young people, adults, or apprentices) are well-prepared for their role in the future workforce.”
Clare Russell
Rektor og administrerende direktør, Runshaw College