Is English for Manufacturing worth it? Well, manufacturing companies face substantial costs from workplace incidents. On average, a safety incident, such an injury, can cost employers approximately €35,000, when factoring in medical expenses, compensation, legal fees, and lost productivity.
On the factory floor, a single misinterpreted instruction or safety sign can halt production and put lives at risk. This is where even basic, practical English skills can make a measurable difference.
At Everywhere English, we specialise in practical, industry-focused English training tailored to manufacturing environments. Our lessons zero in on the real language your workforce encounters daily, from safety alerts and machinery manuals to shift changes and team discussions. The result? Greater confidence, clearer communication, and safer, more efficient operations.
Why English is Crucial on the Factory Floor
Misunderstandings not only waste time, but they jeopardise safety, teamwork, and productivity as well. When workers struggle to grasp key instructions or safety notices, costly errors become inevitable. And the stakes are high – errors can endanger lives, inflate costs, and delay production timelines.
Offering targeted language training helps keep your teams motivated and committed, addressing a key retention driver especially for younger generations. According to LinkedIn’s 2019 Workplace Learning Report, 94 percent of employees say that they would stay at a company longer if it simply invested in helping them learn. Over a quarter of Gen Z and Millennials say the number one reason they would leave their job is the lack of opportunity to learn and grow.
By equipping your team with targeted manufacturing English skills, they will:
- Comprehend instructions better
- Clearly report issues
- Confidently navigate safety protocols
- Collaborate seamlessly across departments
- Feel valued and motivated as part of an investment in their learning and career growth.
Just imagine how much smoother your operations will run when everyone truly understands each other.
Tailored Support to Meet Your Needs
Every company is unique and your language training should be too. At Everywhere English, you get:
- Transparent progress updates, including easy-to-understand reports and monthly reviews, so you’re always informed.
- Online training that fits around your shifts: during handovers, breaks, or through mobile learning. This means zero production downtime and no disruption to your operations.
- Group sessions for entire teams or shifts, scheduled flexibly to avoid interrupting production.
- One-to-one lessons for supervisors or key personnel seeking focused help with technical jargon, communication, or building confidence.
Each lesson is customised to your workplace, machinery, and objectives, ensuring the language taught is practical – not just textbook phrases.
Real Success: Irish Oxygen’s Experience
Irish Oxygen understands the value of effective English communication firsthand. With a diverse team spanning multiple departments, language barriers sometimes complicated health and safety matters.
We developed a programme concentrating on everyday practical English, including Health & Safety and customer interface. Participants benefited from online individual lessons complemented by a self-study hub and regular evaluations every 12 weeks.
The payoff? Marked improvements in confidence, communication, and overall team morale!
“We decided to offer English training to our team because we wanted to help improve their English skills and build their confidence, which would help develop and enhance their job performance. They had challenges understanding instructions and customers. Both employees are much more confident, willing to take more on and are happier in their roles.
I would recommend Everywhere English. They are very structured and professional.”
— Áine Griffin, Irish Oxygen
How Your Business Benefits
English training translates into safer, smoother, and more productive work environments. With improved language skills, your workforce will:
- Make fewer mistakes and reduce costly rework
- Operate more safely and efficiently
- Enjoy greater job satisfaction and confidence
- Communicate more effectively across teams
Ready to explore how tailored English lessons could transform your factory floor? Book a free call and let’s design a course that fits perfectly with your team’s schedule, needs, and goals!
Sources
- Ayrton Group. (2024). The Hidden Costs of Workplace Accidents Beyond the Balance Sheet. Retrieved from https://www.ayrton.ie/the-hidden-costs-of-workplace-accidents-beyond-the-balance-sheet/
- LinkedIn Learning. (2019). Workplace Learning Report. Retrieved from https://learning.linkedin.com/resources/workplace-learning-report
