Passions and Hobbies that drive our Team members

Penmann - team Member Passions and Hobbies

The 2023 Team Engagement Programme kicked off this month with each team member speaking for 5 mins on a topic they love

There were no limits and the choice was open – a pet, a hobby, a place, a person, anything at all. 

Judith our Office Manager who also organises and runs the TE programme commented: “I knew it would push some of them out of their comfort zone (me included) but sometimes that is not a bad thing.

Topics presented were more diverse than I could have predicted, including philosophy, building a guitar from scratch, playing guitar, cycling, music festivals, sewing, dog ownership and the history of Leeds. 

Very diverse passions but the one common theme from everyone was that whatever they chose gave them all personal headspace, time for themselves in busy lives and a sense of purpose.

It turned into a really good session and there were many personal thoughts and feelings aired.  I believe we all found out things about our colleagues which we didn’t know previously and maybe we  continue to look at each other in a slightly different and positive light”.

Investing in the development and engagement of our Team is important for the growth of our business and it’s great to see creative ideas coming forward. We are already looking forward to our next ‘event’!

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Testimonials

Arla was pleased to engage the services of a locally based company on such a prestigious project. Penmann were able to work seamlessly with us to deliver a high quality product.

Tim Hutchinson, Project Manager, Arla Foods Stourton

We have worked with Penmann on projects across all our UK sites. Their attention to detail is evident throughout each project.

The phrase ‘Turnkey Solution’ is used extensively in projects, but never has it been better suited than for describing a project by Penmann.

Tom Mitson, Lantmännen Unibake

“This project was my first experience of working with Penmann and I found them to be extremely knowledgeable and flexible, particularly at design stage. The project delivery was very good with great attention to detail paid to the design, overseen by an exceptional project management team. The build quality was excellent. We would certainly use Penmann again on future projects”.

James Clayton, Engineering Services Manager, Hotel Chocolat

We are very happy with the cooling tunnels designed and supplied by Penmann. All projects have been undertaken in an extremely efficient manner and have been delivered on time and on budget, and we have been particularly pleased with the performance of the tunnels.

Stephen Graves Factory Engineering Manager, Müller Dairy

The service you provide through Penmann is always thorough, thoughtful and designed for a duty and service level that reflects the demanding 24/7/364 days operation we run here, and we therefore always call you first when manufacturing problems need specialised and bespoke HVAC solutions.

Robin Wright, Projects Manager, Bakkavor Desserts Newark

All installation work was performed on time and to a high standard. The installation team, ensured that they worked safely and that the safety of others around the working area was considered at all times.

Michael Clifford, Engineering Manager, Britvic Soft Drinks

We found Penmann to have an excellent understanding not only of air conditioning and refrigeration but also of the production process and the logistics that surround it. All timescales were achieved and the systems are working well. I would have no hesitation in recommending Penmann to others.

David Underdown, Sales Director, Rachels Dairy