The firm, which was rescued after Havelock Europa was bought out of administration by Rcapital in July, employs 295 staff from its Kirkcaldy base.

Comprises three key areas – flexible working, training and the introduction of skills ‘passports’ – the initiative aims to ensure the company continues to deliver the highest quality products and services to customers, maximise the skills of employees and effectively manage seasonal peaks in demand. 

During quieter periods, Havelock’s employees will work shorter hours and four days a week and revert to five days a week through peak periods such as the summer months. Havelock said this approach, which is supported by the GMB Union, ensures that customer projects can be fully resourced and provides the workforce with greater stability.

The second is the commitment to employee training and broadening of skill sets. Havelock has partnered with Scottish Enterprise and Fife Council who have provided grant funding to deliver a training programme which ensures its employees are multi-skilled and can be deployed across the business more effectively, delivering the highest quality products and services for clients.

The third element is the introduction of Construction Skills Certification Scheme cards. Thanks to the enhanced training, Havelock’s employees now qualify for the card which effectively provides them with a passport to customer premises and construction sites where they can work directly on projects, bringing their skills and expertise to deliver an even better product.

George McAdam, chief executive of Havelock International, said: “Like any growing business, we are constantly looking at ways of using our valuable resources as effectively as possible to the benefit of both employees and customers.  Our Sustainable Manufacturing initiative is designed to ensure that the business is operating as efficiently as possible through commitments such as training and development, and that we continue to provide customers with truly innovative designs, high quality manufacturing and service excellence.”

The move has been welcomed by customers such as Dickie and Moore, the contractor for Premier Inn Inverness.

Colin McKinley, construction manager at Dickie and Moore, said: “The ability of Havelock’s team to come on site and complete the fit-out project efficiently and to a very high standard was crucial in what has been a complex project.”