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Story Contracting has reached a major milestone after its number of employees reached 700 for the first time.
Paul Jameson, 40, became employee 700 after joining Story’s plant division as a fabricator/welder.
Paul’s arrival comes shortly after a 28-strong intake of apprentices, trainees and graduates – the biggest ever at the firm. An even bigger intake is planned for next year.
The married father-of-three said: “The reputation of Story played a big part in me wanting to join the company but also the training opportunities available. I really like the idea of being able to grow with the business.
“It makes me feel proud to become the 700th employee.”
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Paul was welcomed on his first day by Story’s longest serving member of staff, site manager Mike Milner.
Mike, who has worked at Story for 29 years, said: “There were only six people here when I started so the company has changed a lot over the years.
“It’s great to see we’re now at 700. I hope Paul settles in well.”
HR Director Helen Jameson added: “We have grown by almost 100 people in the last year – our site personnel has increased by 18 per cent and our office-based staff by 10 per cent.
“It is fantastic to see the continuing success of the business, with our reputation and skills meaning we are delivering more and more work – well done to all 700.”