A successful construction site is all about planning. From health and safety through to storage and the actual project construction phases itself, plans must be comprehensive and contain contingencies to ensure productivity is maintained.
One thing that must be planned thoroughly is your site office. A site’s office must offer a ... Read More
16
Mar2020
Whatever your industry, whichever products you deal with, there’s a high likelihood your business has items which must be protected from the elements. From machinery to stock, both manufacturers and retailers are often faced with the challenge of housing surplus or excess items in a place external to their main ... Read More
11
Mar2020
Despite the last-minute change at the top following Sajid Javid’s resignation, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the Spring Budget will go ahead as usual on Wednesday.
So, with Brexit looming and yet more worrying news coming from the construction industry, what might this hold for the sector?
Spending
The rumour ... Read More
21
Feb2020
We’re delighted to announce that we’re in the running for the North East Business Awards!
The North East Business Awards toast success, celebrate achievement and highlight successful and innovative businesses that are doing fantastic things across the region that is home to our head office and support centre.
This, the 20th ... Read More
06
Feb2020
Following years in the doldrums, with a number of high-profile casualties, is the future of the construction industry beginning to look more positive?
There are certainly some hopeful signs – last month, the IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index for January recorded a score of 48.4, a boost from December’s ... Read More
05
Feb2020
After joining Mobile Mini last year, we asked Jack Brown, graduate operations manager in our East Midlands branch, to tell us what he gets up to in an average day!
6.30am
After I get up, the first thing I do is go downstairs and turn the kettle on for my morning brew. ... Read More
04
Feb2020
We are proud to welcome a growing number of employees who are ex-military service to our teams in the UK.
To recognise the dedication from these employees during their service, we are delighted to offer them an additional day’s holiday each year.
Mobile Mini UK currently employs 407 members of staff across ... Read More
04
Feb2020
Are you starting the new decade with a new look for your hospitality business?
Maybe you’re planning a full renovation project, or simply looking to upcycle some of your furniture. Or it could just be that you’ve discovered that the Christmas decorations you’ve acquired over the years simply won’t fit back ... Read More
04
Feb2020
For our final blog of National Apprenticeship Week, we’re talking to our People and Strategic director Louise Arnold about the value of apprentices.
Why are apprentices a good choice for businesses like Mobile Mini?
Apprentices bring fresh ideas into the company, helping us to strive for continuous improvements. Their desire to progress ... Read More
04
Feb2020
Continuing our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, today we’re talking to Vicky Prest, who recently completed her Team Leader and Supervisor Level 3 apprenticeship - with a Distinction.
Why did you choose to do an apprenticeship?
It wasn’t something that I originally had planned on doing. I have been with Mobile Mini ... Read More