Berkshire MP James Sunderland says the “sky’s the limit” for fast-growing Bracknell HVAC specialists company Campbell West thanks to their commitment to apprenticeships.
The Conservative MP for Bracknell predicted a bright future for the business when he was invited to the Campbell West HQ to learn about the company’s investment in apprentices ahead of National Apprenticeship Week which starts on February 5.
Role model
Mr. Sunderland also described company owners Steven Campbell and Daniel West as “ideal role models for young people” after hearing they left school aged 16 to become apprentice plumbers and currently run a £10-million turnover business which employs 45 people.
Commenting on Campbell West, Mr. Sunderland said, “The sky's the limit for Campbell West which is a company that is going places."
skilled, dedicated, and driven people
Campbell West’s journey is a truly inspirational success, and the owners are great role models"
“Having been launched by two former apprentice plumbers, Campbell West’s journey is a truly inspirational success, and the owners are great role models who are doing themselves and Bracknell proud."
“My visit showed me Campbell West is a vibrant business that boasts a team of highly skilled, dedicated, and driven people who deliver excellent services to a growing array of clearly very satisfied clients."
Investment in apprentices
“But what makes Campbell West so special is their commitment to developing and rewarding the expertise of their people and investing in the young, up-and-coming apprentices who will be key to fulfilling the firm’s ambitious growth aspirations.”
Mr Sunderland met Campbell West’s owners and staff including their newest apprentices - Jace Heath and Liam Seymour when he visited the company offices, at Richmond House, Oldbury.
Growth and aspirations
Campbell West is a perfect example of everything that we should be aspiring to right across the UK"
As well as hearing about the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company’s growth and future aspirations, in keeping with the National Apprenticeship Skills for Life theme, he also tackled a specially rigged plumbing task that faces recruits. He also took part in a Q&A with company staff.
Mr. Sunderland added, “Campbell West is a perfect example of everything that we should be aspiring to right across the UK."
Scalable business potential
“It’s a young company with relatively young leadership, it's growing and employing local people as it progresses and so these are exciting times for everyone in the company. They are onto something special with a business that is wholly scalable which is why it has huge potential."
"Demand for their services is booming and the client base is expanding all the time, with more contracts being won. That bodes well for the future of Campbell West here in the South of England but much further afield right across the UK as well.”
Campbell West
The local MP showed a genuine interest and enthusiasm for everything Campbell West does"
The company was founded in 2017 by directors Steven Campbell and Daniel West, who met while working together as apprentices so National Apprenticeship Week is close to their hearts.
Steven Campbell said, “It was great to welcome our local MP to our offices and he showed a genuine interest and enthusiasm for everything we do, especially our commitment to growth and apprenticeships."
benefits of in-house training
“More needs to be done to raise awareness of the benefits of in-house training at businesses like Campbell West as apprentices are key to our growth so we have the skills to match rising demand from our customers."
“James showed a genuine understanding of what we do and the challenges we face and it’s great to know he’s on our side as we step into National Apprenticeship Week plus, I have to say he acquitted himself extremely well with our practical challenge.”
Applications in different sectors
Campbell West has expanded its reach to local government, education settings, data centers, workspaces
Campbell West designs, installs, and maintains mechanical and electrical systems, such as heating and cooling, plumbing, ventilation, lighting, fire, and security installations.
With an initial focus on the healthcare sector, the company has expanded its reach to other industries including local government, education settings, data centers, workspaces, and industrial buildings, plus large residential projects.
Achievements
Daniel West added, “We are confident we will achieve our ambitious goals for Campbell West because we have a tremendous team."
“That was recognized by our MP who was impressed by what we’ve achieved so far and what we aim to achieve."
electrical arm
“James’ kind words were music to our ears because we are proud of the progress Campbell West has made over the last seven years and we’re confident we have the right people to go from strength to strength in the South of England market and beyond.”
Campbell West signaled its ambitions with the recent launch of a new electrical arm of the business in response to client demand for an integrated approach to building services work.
