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Q&A with Jim Lesser: Why is Technical Operator Training (TOT) more relevant now than ever?

For this exclusive Q&A, we sit down with Jim Lesser, an expert in Technical Operator Training (TOT), to explore why TOT has become a cornerstone for modern manufacturing success.

Introducing Our New On-Site Welding Courses

We now offer three on-site welding courses: TIG, MMA (Stick), and MIG/MAG welding. Train your team in a familiar environment with expert-led, hands-on instruction. Book now!

How Can Maintenance Development Centres Solve Key Industry Challenges?

Read this blog to discover one of the most effective ways to address your industry challenges through Maintenance Development Centres (MDCs).

Safe Isolation Procedures Awareness

Read about how safe isolation can be the difference between a routine job and a life-changing disaster, written by John Saysell, Head of MCP Technical Training.

20 Years at MCP

A special blog post from John Saysell, Head of MCP Technical Training, who reflects on his remarkable 20-year journey with MCP.

MCP Technical Training Open Day November 2024

Find out how our Technical Training Open Day addressed upskilling engineers, adopting best practices, and embracing multi-skilling to maintain a healthy and sustainable workforce.

Welcome to Our New Reading Training Facility

Since 2005, MCP Technical Training has been a hub for engineers at Lambs Farm. Read our article to find out why we’re moving to a new, purpose-built facility in Reading.

When Did You Last Review Your Electrical Procedures

When was the last time you reviewed your electrical procedures? Read how MCP can help updating electrical safety standards, uncovering safer, more efficient alternatives.

Leave Brain at Factory Gate

In this article, written by John Saysell, Head of MCP Technical Training, he explains how businesses can safely introduce basic maintenance skills into the operator workforce, starting with leaving their brains at the factory gate…!

Discover Your Skills Gaps with Maintenance Development Centres

Read this blog to discover how you can learn where your skills gaps are through our tailored Maintenance Development Centres.

People Focus | Mark Everson

We recently caught up with our Technical Trainer, Mark Everson, (on a rare non-training day!) to learn more about his work experience and how he came to be part of the furniture at MCP. You can read his story here…

Train Your Staff to Assess Staff

We can teach your experienced staff to become your industry specific trainers and assessors to deliver courses, workshops and tool-box talks. Read more in our blog…

Two Competence Approaches

It is more important than ever that industrial employers understand their legal responsibility to make sure their technicians are competent to carry out their tasks. Here we outline two alternative approaches to achieving competence.

People Focus | Sarah Matthews

We are delighted to introduce you to a new member of our team - Sarah Matthews. Sarah comes with years of experience and joins us as our Technical Sales Manager. Read her story here to find out how she came to join us…

MCP Technical Training Open Day

Our Technical Training Open Day is completely free of charge and will provide an essential insight in how you can solve your skills shortage head-on. Come and join us on 23rd February 2024…

People Focus | Carmen Mills

We are delighted to focus this blog on Carmen Mills, who is an integral part of the team here and whose hard work, loyalty and dedication has resulted in a much deserved promotion. Read her story here…

Suntory - A Decade On

It has been nearly a decade since we first started working with Suntory and we are delighted to share some recent feedback we received following the completion of our Technical Operator Training on-site…

Why You Should Train Your Trainers

Very often the best people to train others are those that are already doing the job. While these trainers may have the technical skills needed, can they actually teach? Read our blog to find out how MCP train the trainer programmes can benefit your teaching staff…

Retaining Your Most Valuable Assets

High staff turnover can be costly and disruptive to any organisation. Here are just a few points to consider if you are looking to effectively retain, not just new recruits but your already loyal staff…

Benefits of Technical Operator Training

As a provider of Certified Technical Operator Training we know first hand what the benefits can be and we thought we would share just some of these with you, the list is long…

People Focus | Jim Lesser

Our people make MCP who we are and we wanted to dedicate a series of blogs promoting just some of the amazing individuals who make up our Team. Next up - Senior Technical Trainer - Jim Lesser…

Closing Skills Gaps

Focused training, particularly that aimed at multi-skilling of maintenance staff, can be a powerful force in addressing current skills shortages. Read our blog to find out how we can help you close your skills gaps…

Client Partnership | Kingsley Beverages

In the manufacturing industry, apprentices are the future. Read this article about how the Engineering Manager of Kingsley Beverages was successfully awarded support from the BSDA Foundation to help train up his first apprentice…

People Focus | Matthew Reason

Our people make MCP who we are and we wanted to dedicate a series of blogs promoting just some of the amazing individuals who make up our Team. Next up - Technical Trainer - Matthew Reason…

Calibration! Calibration! Calibration!

In industry, calibration really does matter. Read our blog to find out why…

The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

We are re-launching our highly popular Mechanical to Electrical conversion course. Read our blog to find out what is changing and why…

Mind the Gap

In our most recent blog we look at why a drinks manufacturer decided to assess its technical operators to help them close the skills gaps to achieve better success.

10 Tips to Improve Plant Performance

Read our Top 10 Tips on how Maintenance Technicians can help improve plant performance.

Upskilling Your Operators

Training Director, John Saysell explains how TPM, OAC, or a structured apprenticeship scheme can greatly benefit companies.

100km Cycle for Alzheimer’s

Our Training Director, John Saysell, is at it again! This year he is leading a fundraising challenge for the Alzheimer’s Society. Read on to find out more…

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