by Richard Cosgrove | Wed 08 Oct 2025
SITECH responds to skills gap with bespoke training initiatives
According to the Office for National Statistics, the construction sector faces more than 35,000 vacant positions, a gap increasingly driven by new technology. To help bridge this gap, SITECH UK & Ireland is expanding its training programme to provide the industry with the necessary skills and encourage people into careers in the advanced construction technology sector.
SITECH UK & Ireland, authorised dealer of Trimble® Civil Construction Field Systems, is making skills development a priority by offering a variety of internal and external training options, ensuring the sector is fully equipped to meet the rising demand in UK development projects and the constant evolution of technology.
Aaron Crowe, Application Engineer at SITECH UK & Ireland, said: “As technology continues to rapidly evolve, it is vital that companies proactively invest in their people and customers through relevant, up-to-date and accessible training. The training we offer at SITECH is not only designed to meet current needs, but takes a broader view, looking to future-proof skills in anticipation of continued industry change.
“Our approach to training is largely bespoke, focusing on applying product training to real-world projects. This way, we can best serve our customers by bringing the training to them, addressing their needs and learning more about where we can best support them in the future. Customers benefit from minimised downtime, while we identify where further training may be needed to increase productivity.”
Alongside bespoke courses, SITECH also offers monthly training opportunities on Trimble® Business Centre at a basic and intermediate level, as well as hands-on workshops and certification to help users maximise the value of Trimble® products onsite.
Aaron said: “We’re also investing heavily in our own people, with a continuous development program that keeps the SITECH team at the forefront of new technology. That way, we can share the latest knowledge directly with our customers and ensure they have reliable, up-to-date support.”
By aligning training with the latest technology, SITECH aims to reduce the impact of the skills gap for its customers and ensure they’re prepared for future industry challenges.
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