Case Studies
Training Our Workforce
George Nicolson continue to strongly focus on the importance of the development of our workforce. To ensure there is a continued increase of the skill level throughout our company, this year to date… Read More >
Scottish First Aid Week 2019
Scottish First Aid Week 2019 (18-24 November) is an annual initiative from St Andrew’s First Aid and partnering organisations.
Celebrated in November each year, this year’s theme is ‘First Aid for All’. This… Read More >
CITB Company Committed To Training Award 2019
For a considerable number of years, we have consistently been committed to investing in training and support throughout our whole organisation.
We are also known as passionate supporters of the apprenticeship programme. Currently… Read More >
New Wallcovering Training Facility
To further encourage and develop the talent we employ, we have recently installed an in-house wallcovering training facility which is available to all of our employees.
Through providing our employees with ‘hands on’… Read More >
Investors In Young People
From an early stage, George Nicolson understood the value in developing Young People and so started his first apprentice over 40 years ago. George continued to be involved in a significant amount of… Read More >
Training For Growth 2019
George Nicolson’s strongly believe in training for growth throughout our workforce from office based members of staff to site operatives and management. The training undertaken covers a wide range of Health & Safety… Read More >
Ongoing & Forthcoming Apprenticeships
We are delighted with the excellent progress of our 3 newest apprentices who are almost half way through the first year of their apprenticeships. Equally, our 2nd, 3rd and 4… Read More >
Investors In Young People
On track for Investors In Young People: Silver Award
From an early stage, George Nicolson understood the value in developing Young People and so started his first apprentice over 40 years ago. George… Read More >
Training For Growth 2018
George Nicolson are dedicated to training for growth throughout the industry. We are pleased to promote Scottish Apprenticeship Week taking place between 5th to 9th March this year through our website… Read More >
Asbestos Awareness Training
The company has ensured that all site operatives have once again undergone annual Asbestos Awareness Training so that they are aware of what to look for and the precautions that should be adopted.… Read More >
Bill Paterson Training Room
Recently we unveiled our new in-house training facility named the Bill Paterson Training Room.
On Friday 22nd December 2017, Margaret Nicolson officially opened the facility revealing it has been named after the late… Read More >
Apprentice Of The Year Awards 2017
Every December we hold our Apprentice Of The Year Awards. No directors or senior management are involved in the voting as the nominees are voted for by our site operatives and site management… Read More >
New In-House Training Facility
To further encourage and develop the young talent we employ, we have recently installed an in-house training facility which is available to all of our apprentices.
Through providing our young people with ‘hands… Read More >
GN’s New Apprentices
Welcome to our 3 new apprentices.
Young people are a vital part of our dynamic workforce as they are ambitious, motivated and eager to learn from our experienced tradespeople. The ongoing encouragement, development… Read More >
Specialist Decorative Finishes
Congratulations to 2 of GN’s apprentices, Ben H and Greg J, for successfully completing a Specialist Decorative Finishes course covering faux finishing, marbling and graining. As you can see, they both produced excellent… Read More >
Training For Growth 2017
George Nicolson’s strongly believe in training for growth throughout our workforce from office based members of staff to site operatives and management. The training undertaken covers a wide range of Health & Safety… Read More >
Working For Us
Are you a time served painter & decorator? Would you like to work for a well established family run business? Are you able to work on your own or as part of a… Read More >
GN’s Commitment To Young People
From an early stage, Mr George Nicolson understood the value in developing young people and started our first apprentice almost 40 year ago. George continued to be instrumental in influencing how the industry… Read More >
SDF Apprenticeship Awards 2016
For a considerable number of years, we have been known as strong supporters of the apprenticeship programme. Currently we have 7 apprentices spanning from 1st to 4th years and are proud that many… Read More >
Asbestos Management Policy 2017
Introduction
For many years, products containing asbestos have been extensively used for a range of applications in a variety of locations. Whilst the use of asbestos is now banned in the UK, asbestos… Read More >
GND Invests In An AED
GN have invested in an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for our premises. A small sign has been fitted to the exterior of the building to advise we have a defibrillator on the premises.… Read More >
