News Update: 26th January 2010

2 Sisters opens new training facility

A new learning centre was recently opened by Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks and Spencer, at 2 Sisters Flixton.

“As one of the largest British-owned processors of chicken the company recognises the responsibility it has to help its employees develop their work and life skills” said a 2 Sisters spokesman.

“Our investment in training and development at Flixton has already delivered benefits. Staff turnover at the site has fallen below one percent and we’ve seen an improvement in product quality.”

The Meat Training Council supported 2 Sisters in its commitment to develop a culture of continuous improvement by donating equipment towards the learning centre.

Last year 135 employees at Flixton completed their NVQ level 2 in Food and Drink with a further 50 currently training and another 100 expected to start shortly.

2 Sisters help local school

Children at Victoria Park Primary School in Smethwick will have access to a fabulous garden and wildlife area created by a team of volunteers from 2 Sisters Food Group.

The team, made up of factory workers and management, spent two days at the school at the end of last year.

The schools business manager Tony Batham said: “The children would like to thank 2 Sisters for their help and hard work.”

“The team did a fantastic job and the staff are really looking forward to using it as part of the children’s learning.”

A spokeswoman from 2 Sisters said: “It was hard work but lovely to help children that are often overlooked”.

For further information
Peter King, Group Public Relations Executive
Telephone: 07812 661083