Specialist KBB recruitment agency and online training provider Simon Acres Group Limited is working in collaboration with Adroit Services to document the entire journey of hiring and developing apprentices. The docuseries project is in association with the SENSTEC anti-slip shower tray and will span over 18 months.
Established in 1989, Adroit Services is a family business specialising in bathroom installation. Recently, Adroit Services has taken on two apprentices to support their goals.
Emma Butt, managing partner of Adroit Services, says: “We were inspired by the focus on apprenticeships and the panel discussions hosted by Simon Acres Group and BiKBBI at InstallerSHOW in 2024 to double our planned intake of apprentices and accelerate our efforts to address the skills gap in the KBB industry ourselves”.
As an advocate for apprenticeships, Simon Acres Group is working with Adroit Services to address the questions that many business owners have about bringing an apprentice on board. Each step in Adroit Services’ real-life apprentice journey will be filmed to create a practical guide to help KBB businesses navigate the skills gap and build a stronger workforce for the future. The docuseries is supported by multiple local educational bodies such as the East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, as well as organisations within the KBB industry including the Kbsa.
Simon Acres, managing director, Simon Acres Group, says: “As a driving force for apprenticeships within the KBB and construction industries, our partnership with Adroit Services will provide real-life insights into the apprenticeship journey to encourage employers to embrace this route when hiring new talent or upskilling existing teams. The project is in association with SENSTEC who will be supporting the series with insights from various members of its team over the coming months.
“We’re also working with several other contributors to bring in different perspectives, ensuring that all key questions are answered directly. Our thanks go to Ideal Standard, Geberit, the Kbsa, Bucks College Group, Abingdon and Witney College, Buckinghamshire Skills Hub and Buckingham Business First, who joined us on our most recent days of filming to provide valuable information and support.”
Mark Conacher, Managing Director, SENSTEC USA, adds: “We are proud to support Simon Acres Group’s apprentice journey project as it aligns perfectly with our values at SENSTEC. The docuseries will shed light on the apprenticeship process, helping employers and apprentices alike, and encourage businesses to overcome the apprehension of taking on an apprentice. Apprenticeships are vital to the installation industry, providing structured training, setting benchmarks, and laying the foundation for lifelong careers, as I experienced myself. Employers have a responsibility to nurture young talent and address the industry’s lack of apprenticeship uptake. Through association with this project, SENSTEC continues with its mission to drive progress and support the next generation of skilled professionals.”
To find out more about the apprenticeship journey project and to follow the docuseries, please visit Simon Acres Group’s Apprenticeship and Skills Hub: https://simonacres.co.uk/apprenticeship-and-skills-hub/. For more information on Simon Acres Group, please call the team on 0203 701 6660 or email info@simonacres.co.uk. You can also visit the website: https://simonacres.co.uk/
