02/06/2026
A people-first strategy.
You can invest in facilities and equipment. You can refine processes. But long-term strength comes from developing people properly.
Across The HEX Group, we have colleagues who have grown with the business over decades. We also have apprentices at the very start of their careers. Both matter equally.
Andy Gear joined the business 14 years ago. Today, as our Learning & Development Group Leader, he is responsible for training apprentices, new starters and experienced team members across the Group.
He puts it simply:
“Throughout my career here, I have been consistently encouraged, challenged, and supported to push beyond my comfort zone and realise my full potential. In my current role, I am responsible for delivering high quality mechanical and electrical training to our colleagues company-wide. It is a privilege to contribute to the development of our people and to help build the skills that strengthen both our workforce and our future.”
That is how capability compounds. Experience stays within the business and is passed on.
If you are looking to build a career in UK manufacturing, explore opportunities across The HEX Group:
www.thehexgroup.co.uk/careers
