19 February 2024 Blogs
In this month’s instalment of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we’re featuring Ian Hanmore, one of our Street Works Trainers.
Ian’s journey into training took a unique and unconventional path compared to many of his colleagues. From 1990 to 1998, he served as a Psychiatric Nurse for the NHS, focusing on individuals facing challenges such as deafness, blindness, profound disabilities, or learning disabilities. Later, he transitioned to a forensic secure unit, working with individuals dealing with personality disorders, contributing eight commendable years to the NHS by providing crucial support to those in need.
Entrepreneurial spirit
After his dedicated service with the NHS, Ian embarked on a new venture by establishing his own performance food company, Tramore Performance Foods (TPF). During the early 2000s, the trend of isotonic food and drinks gained prominence, particularly in the sporting community, and recognising an opportunity in the market, Ian brought to market a low-calorie, vitamin-enhanced sorbet. Over the course of three years, Ian collaborated with Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Dalton Grant and his innovative product not only gained popularity in the UK but also reached international shores, including Australia!
Returning to his roots
Ian’s journey into the realm of street works began in 1986, predating his nursing career. In 2003, he made a deliberate decision to reconnect with his roots and return to the highways. Progressing through various roles, he accumulated a wealth of experience, including roles as a tarmac re-surfacer to eventually overseeing quality assurance for the work carried out by his colleagues. His most recent responsibility involved managing a substantial 40-kilometre stretch of the A13, where he held authority over streetlights, footpaths, and overall road management.
Transition into training
So, with an impressive (and diverse!) career spanning over 25 years, what prompted Ian to transition into the field of training? The catalyst occurred in 2023 when Ian received an email from a recruitment company, inquiring about his interest in a street works training role.
Drawing from his 27 years of experience teaching judo and jujitsu for the World Elite Black Belt Society, Ian saw this as a prime opportunity to leverage his expertise in both street works and teaching.
Upon joining Develop, he entered into the organisation’s Emerge and Evolve programme, a ‘train the trainer’ style programme specifically aimed at upskilling those from industry into the highest quality trainers by supporting them as they gain formal teaching qualifications.
A hit with streetworks delegates
Ian has been a valuable member of the Develop team for 15 months now, garnering exceptional feedback during his time with the organisation.
A delegate who recently attended a streetworks course deliver by him declared, “I believe the training provided went above and beyond the normal material, enabling me to gain a deeper understanding of the rules and regulations, as well as the practical aspects that I can apply in my everyday work on site.”
Another delegate praised Ian stating, “[The] Trainer [Ian Hanmore] was very informative and helpful, explained everything really well, and was easy to understand. Nice, friendly, and a very knowledgeable person.”
Fantastic feedback!
Leisure time
Outside of work, Ian finds enjoyment in working out at the gym and honing his skills in martial arts.
To find out more about the streetworks courses that Ian delivers please click here: https://www.developtraining.co.uk/training/utilities/street-works/
