Technical professions are about to die out, according to research into the number of pupils who have registered this school year. There are only 290 applications for a study program / study as a CNC Machine operator in the Netherlands. And that can be called disturbing, especially when you look at the great need for machining companies who have a growing business.
The Education and Development Fund for Metalworking (OOM) calls it: ” a worrying development ”. Partly because more than half of the current machineries have an age of 45 or older. You can consider this as a bit of expertise and experience within the company, but you also want to pass this experience on to young, motivated talent. And this same young talent is jumping for a job in the technical sector, but unfortunately not in large numbers …
We are not so pessimistic. Larsen & Buhl invests in people & machines. In the past 2 years, 6 new technical employees have joined us and as many as 5 BBL students! These are numbers that we can be proud of, in addition to the quality and expertise that these people bring with them from different backgrounds.
” In the beginning I had to get used to the transition from a company with 5 colleagues to a company with more than 50 colleagues! Due to the helpfulness within the company, I quickly found my place, and I’m really enjoying myself. ”
” Because of a lot of personal interest from colleagues within the company, from day one I feel that I have been there for years. No distinction is made, and by the helpful colleagues, everything is done to carry out your work as well as possible ”
“Working here is varied and fun”
“The working atmosphere and collegiality have been positive in six months’ time, as has the vision of the company that is being promoted by investing in new machines and attracting and training employees”.
Larsen & Buhl shaping the future with precision