Our People

Uncompromising commitment – Strength, Integrity and Professionalism. Thomas Vale is a people focused business and the projects and service that we deliver comes directly from their skills, capabilities and ‘can do’ attitude.

The Thomas Vale Group can provide regional stability and capability in its workforce, including experienced professionals, individuals and teams. Right at the very core of our business is a non adversarial approach along with a philosophy of respect for people and an enviable culture.

The Thomas Vale Group is committed to the constant development of all its staff in all areas of work in order for us to deliver added value to our Clients, meeting their needs and aspirations.

Strength, Integrity and Professionalism

In 2008 alone, the Thomas Vale Group employed around 830 people throughout our various operating offices. We are concious that the most valuable resource we have is the strength, integrity and professionalism of the people who we employ and those who select to join our business in the future.

Our goal is to be the best employer of choise in our target sectors and our market profile and reputation positions us well to attract and retain the best staff and operatives.

Local People, Local Jobs

Our Employees and Supply Chain already live in your areas and work with us to support the local economy. They take great pride in what they have achieved as individuals, which impacts positively on the wider community.

Our aim as a local business is to ensure that the Midlands £ is kept in the Midlands.

Training and Skills Development

Through our Forum Training Division, we undertake significant training across a diverse range of areas for both our own employees, clients and supply chain partners. On average, each employee has 5 training days per annum and 100% of our directly employed workforce are CSCS Carded.

Investors in People

Since achieveing our IIP Accreditation, we have elected to have independent reviews every 18 months to ensure our focus is maintained across the business.

In 2008/9 100% of employees received Personal Development Reviews and significant strides have been made to implement suggestions made by the employees.

Auditing and Measuring

Between 2006 and 2009, we have opted to undertake various anonymous indepedent employee surveys through independent bodies. Including the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, Contract Journal Best Places to Work in Construction and Building Magazines Good Employer Guide.

These anonymous audits ensure that our employees are completely honest and open with how we treat, develop and train them