Unipart Group
Unipart provides supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies to customers in a variety of sectors, helping brands improve the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of their supply chains. They offer services in manufacturing, logistics, and consultancy.
Years awarded: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022
Region: Various locations
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Travel, transport and logistics
Creating consistent leadership and a shared philosophy
Theme: Culture; Talent pipeline / Career pathways
Unipart Group’s Manager Accreditation Programme gained an Award in 2018 and has continued to grow and develop in line with the company philosophy, the ‘Unipart Way’. With the company doubling in size in the last 3 years, the programme has been important for teaching the Unipart culture to 270 new Team Leaders and Managers. Internal recruitment cost savings of £305,760 have also been made through 66 internal promotions at Team Leader and Manager level.
Resetting the culture to achieve results
Themes: Talent pipeline / Career pathways
This UK manufacturer wanted to reach new markets which meant that its workforce needed to grow in order to take on more diverse workloads and roles. The Unipart Way was created as a way of resetting the company culture. The framework is a set of 18 principles upon which the tools and techniques for the business are based. A total of £4.3 million in cost savings has been made since its inception.
Line manager accreditation
Themes: Talent pipeline / Career pathways
This UK manufacturer and logistics provider created a Line Manager Accreditation programme to ensure that all employees embody the Unipart way of working. The programme informs the company’s talent pipeline meaning that employees must complete the training to be considered for promotion. Company turnover is low and the company is committed to growing and developing its own talent.
Using technology effectively
Themes: Upskilling
Topics: Coaching and mentoring
This logistics and manufacturing organisation has made best use of online technologies to train and accredit team leaders. By establishing an online e-coaching system Unipart can train across many sites and has made huge savings. Trained employees are then encouraged to cascade what they have learnt to their wider teams.
News and case studies featuring Unipart Group:
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...
In the press: Unipart recognised for 3rd time by HRH Princess Anne for outstanding workplace training
Unipart was among 44 UK organisations including IBM, The Co-Op and Lloyds Banking Group, commended with a Princess Royal Training Award for their workplace learning at a ceremony held at St James’s Palace in London last week. Presented by HRH Princess Anne and...
Royal recognition for 44 UK organisations delivering outstanding workplace training
From leading banking groups to local businesses and charities, HRH Princess Royal and the City & Guilds Group recognise inspirational employers for their commitment to learning and development. London, 31st October 2019 – 44 UK organisations including IBM, The...
In the press: Unipart gains Princess Royal Training Award
The Unipart Leadership Gate To Great course was among 48 workplace learning programmes to receive the Princess Royal and City & Guilds Group honour. Unipart has won the award twice before for its manager accreditation programme. Established by global skills...
The Princess Royal and City & Guilds Group honour outstanding workplace training in 2019
HRH Princess Anne, President of City & Guilds Group, recognises 44 organisations with 2019 Princess Royal Training Awards Recipients shared compelling, irrefutable evidence of how training has directly influenced business results Multiple winners across areas...
Royal recognition for UK businesses upskilling their employees
We are happy to announce the names of 48 businesses commended by the 2018 Princess Royal Training Awards. The prestigious Awards honour UK companies including River Island, John Lewis, RBS, the Royal Air Force and GSK for their outstanding training and development...
Princess Royal Training Awards recipients honoured at St James’s Palace
On Thursday 24 November, we celebrated the very first Princess Royal Training Awards recipients at St James’s Palace. The Awards were presented by HRH The Princess Royal and recognise organisations in the UK that have created lasting impact by successfully linking...
City & Guilds announces the first recipients of the Princess Royal Training Awards
Some 34 businesses ranging from prestigious car manufacturers, through healthcare organisations, to animal charities are to receive a Princess Royal Training Award in recognition of their outstanding training and skills development programmes. The City & Guilds...
