News: Morrison to build training academy in Rotherham

Leading repairs and maintenance service provider, Morrison, has announced that they will build the Morrison Northern Academy for training and development in Rotherham as they begin a £60.5m contract to maintain council properties.


The five and a half year deal, with four possible one-year extensions, is to repair and maintain 13,000 properties in Rotherham North, Rotherham South and Wentworth North.

Mark Waterhouse, Partnering Director for The Yorkshire Region of Morrison said: "I am immensely proud that Morrison has been selected as the partner of choice for Rotherham and am really looking forward to the challenges ahead.

"Throughout the lengthy selection process to find a new partner we have been challenged not only to find new ways to improve on the current repairs and improvements service, but also to demonstrate how we will make a real and meaningful contribution to Rotherham people and the local business community.

"Apart from delivering a first class, customer friendly and respectful responsive repairs service we will be heavily investing in training and development for both our staff and customers through the Morrison Northern Academy which we will be building in Rotherham.

"Our aim is to create increased and long term sustainable employment and to make sure that we are always at the heart of all things Rotherham."

Willmott Dixon Partnerships secured a similar five and a half year contract worth £58m with possible extensions, to provide responsive repairs to nearly 12,000 homes and properties in Wentworth South, Wentworth Valley, Rother Valley West and Rother Valley South.

Both contractors are taking part in roadshows across the borough to give customers an oppportunity to speak to staff and find out more about the new companies.

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