Training and Assessment Centre For Sale

Business description

This business was formed specifically to develop skills for engineers such as Gas engineers, Electricians and Plumbers working within the utilities sector. The training provided is for both existing trades people as well as thoses who wish to start a new career in these industries.

It was set up to address a massive skill shortage that exists throughout the UK. For years companies have shied away from employing apprentices and this has led to the current shortage, particularly of gas and plumbing engineers. Gas engineers are required to hold certificates of competence for all work involving gas and gas appliances so demand is high for the company’s services, be it ongoing training or New Entrants courses which the business specialises in.

The business has a wealth of expertise in training both new entrants and existing operatives in gas (domestic, commercial and LPG). It provides experienced trainers,assessors, auditors and consultants for various projects. The staff were instrumental in the development of new entrant training for several awarding bodies and created the first new entrant MOD Packages in 2003. They offer a first class training facility, purpose built state of the art air-conditioned classrooms, excellent practical facilities and free car parking with good motorway access.
The company provide the ACS gas training and assessment across the full spectrum of gas related work, downstream of the gas meter. The staff have expertise in commercial appliance, pipework and metering subjects, not to mention the full range of domestic training packages.

Property information

Location:

The premises are located on a shared industrial estate with large car parking area and gated access. The site is very close to the motorway network with excellent public transport links as you would expect from within a major city location. The current lease has 15 years to run. Current rent is £18000 p.a. Rates circa £6500 p.a. Total floor space circa 4500 square feet.

The site comprises a ground floor reception area with a large store room that is currently being converted to an additional training room of approx. 500 square feet.

The first floor houses the main practical workshop and assessment area(circa 2000square feet) with three further training rooms, an office and toilets as well as a canteen area(circa 2000 square feet).

The business owners have totally refitted the building to a very high standard at considerable expense including a fully furnished workshop that has a huge array of fully functional pipe work, appliances and devices required to carry out fully accredited and recognised training courses.

Other information

Competition / Market:

The business currently uses a variety of advertising media including local newspapers, and Armed Forces magazines. It also has an informative company brochure and website. It is understood that a more focused and proactive sales and marketing campaign, together with further development of the company’s internet presence would significantly increase sales and revenues streams. The centre enjoys word of mouth recommendations and good referral levels through its impressive accreditations and associations.

Support & training:

The owners will assist fully with hand-over and training to ensure a smooth transfer of the business. It is understood that several of the directors may wish to remain within the business once sold should a new owner require this, and all directors would be willing to remain within the business for an agreed handover period subject to negotiation, be it months or even longer.

Reasons for selling:

Personal reasons

Trading hours:

Standard hours of business are 0800- 1700 Monday to Saturday plus evening classes and weekend courses on demand.