Latest news from the Responsive group of companies
Gareth’s 70 Mile Challenge in aid of Calderwood House
23 April 2020
While lockdown has been hard and difficult for a lot of people, Gareth McNally is using the opportunity to do some good. Gareth, who is Operations Director for Responsive NDT at Lillyhall, has set himself the challenge of running 70 miles by covering five miles a day for fourteen consecutive days as his local exercise. …
Full StoryResponsive NDT Employee Qualification Quadruple in Radiography
18 April 2020
Recently, Responsive NDT based at our Lillyhall facility has had a course running for our apprentices that are studying radiography PCN Level 2, as part of their NVQ Level 3. All 4, Lisa Grears, Gary Linford, Ellis Selkirk and Rikki Tweedie have been studying within the workplace and in their own time, for an NVQ …
Full StorySafe Contractor Accreditation
30 March 2020
Safe Contractor Accredited Behind the scenes Olivia and Maisie have been gaining Responsive new accreditations. Safe Contractor highlights our management and staff commitment to the safety of our employees and those of our customers and the general public. Well done team Responsive!
Full StoryWe Are Open For Business – COVID-19
18 March 2020
We Are Open For Business All of Responsive is open for business and our goal is to ensure we can still offer you a service that you deserve. We have provisions in place for continual working at our Mechanical and Non destructive testing facilities around the UK. Get in touch with us to discuss your …
Full StoryMaking work placements a Dream
4 March 2020
The Responsive Family support an amazing company ‘Centre for Leadership Performance’ which have been running a “dream placement” scheme for many years. “The Dream placement scheme has been co-created with businesses across Cumbria who want to connect with their future workforce and showcase the breadth of opportunities within their organisations. The scheme gives all young …
Full StoryResponsive Join ADIPS (Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme)
16 February 2020
Responsive are forever more expanding into different industries and applying our un-rivalled skill, qualification and commitment to integrity and the latest scheme approval only enhances our drive further. We have recently joined the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme also known as ADIPS. ADIPS are the UK body which oversees the fairground and leisure attraction industry …
Full StoryEmployee Spotlight – Maisie Lannaghan – National Apprenticeship Week 2020
9 February 2020
Carrying on with our spotlight series for National Apprenticeship week, take a bow, Maisie Lannaghan. Maisie is an NVQ apprentice studying for her NVQ Level 3 within business administration and an integral part of our Responsive team. Question and Answer session:- Why did you decide on an apprenticeship rather than a more conventional academic route, …
Full StoryEmployee Spotlight – Olivia Winter– National Apprenticeship Week 2020
8 February 2020
Next up in our mini series for National Apprenticeship week, Olivia Winter. Olivia is an NVQ apprentice studying for her NVQ Level 3 within business administration and a dedicated member of our Responsive team. Question and Answer session:- Why did you decide on an apprenticeship rather than a more conventional academic route, such as university? …
Full StoryEmployee Spotlight – Ellis Selkirk – National Apprenticeship Week 2020
7 February 2020
Continuing our apprentice employee spotlight as part of National Apprenticeship week we move our attention to second year NVQ Apprentice Ellis Selkirk. Ellis is a NVQ apprentice studying for his Level 3 NVQ in Non Destructive Testing and is a dedicated addition to the Responsive Cumbria teams. Question and Answer session:- Why did you decide …
Full StoryEmployee Spotlight – Gary Linford – National Apprenticeship Week 2020
6 February 2020
As part of National Apprenticeship week we decided to shift the spotlight on to our apprentice employees and first up is the ever so colourful Gary Linford. Gary is a NVQ apprentice studying for his Level 3 NVQ in Non Destructive Testing and has fitted in perfectly within Responsives businesses in Cumbria. Question and Answer …
Full StoryGetting Fired Up for National Apprenticeship Week 2020
31 January 2020
Responsive have built an enviable reputation for our desire to train and qualify in house via many NVQ apprenticeship routes such as Non Destructive Testing overseen by Skills Training UK and Business Administration apprenticeship provided by Gen2 and Lakes College. Our commitment as a small SME not only for new apprentices but also retraining and …
Full StoryGrowing business joins Northern Powerhouse
21 January 2020
Workington-based testing specialist joins network of more than 300 partners aiming to boost economic growth in the region. Responsive Ltd, parent company for the Workington-based non-destructive testing specialist, has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partnership as part its commitment to growth. This comes at a busy time for the business which has just completed a £300k …
Full StoryNew structure for Responsive Ltd
20 November 2019
Growing business restructures and rewards Responsive Ltd has refreshed its business structure to recognise the importance of both Non-Destructive and Mechanical Testing as well as Training. It is also investing in its new management team. Responsive Ltd, parent company for the Workington-based non-destructive testing specialist, has created three new subsidiaries – Non-Destructive Testing, Mechanical …
Full StoryWinners of the 2019 Best Professional Service Company at In-Cumbria Awards
15 November 2019
Excellent news last night that Responsive Ltd had won the Best Professional Service Company at the In Cumbria awards 2019. Both Lee and Lisa Grears attended the awards ceremony to receive the award. Well done to all at Responsive and an even bigger thanks to our customers for their continued support. To say that …
Full StoryIn-Cumbria Awards 2019
14 November 2019
The day has finally arrive, 14th November 2019. This evening Responsive Ltd are delighted to be heading to the In-Cumbria annual business awards in Carlisle Cumbria. To add to that, We are shortlisted in the awards this evening as a Best Professional Business, down to the last 3. It is really exciting to be …
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