KR Group appoints Marketing and Communications Executive
We are pleased to announce that KR Group has appointed Katie Johnston as Marketing and Communications Executive. Based at our Aberdeenshire headquarters, Katie will lead marketing and communications activities across KR Group’s portfolio of businesses, including Steel, Cladding, Sheet Metal, Skills Hub, AgriBuild and sustainability initiative KRBon Reduction. Katie joins the business with more than […]
KREDIT SPOTLIGHT – LEWIS THOMSON
Our latest KRedit student, Lewis, shared his experience after completing a work experience placement in our steel and sheet metal workshops. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Lewis; I’m 17 years old and have recently left school. I am currently sitting my S5 exams at Ellon Academy. I’ve been […]
KR Group reflects on 18-month partnership with men’s mental health charity Men in Mind
We are proud to reflect on the impact and achievements of our 18-month partnership with Men in Mind, which has now come to a close. Over the course of this collaboration, we’ve been grateful for the opportunity to work together in support of their meaningful support to others, and we look back on the partnership […]
KRedit Spotlight – Sam Murray
We are highlighting another of our fantastic young people! Sam has been working at KR since last summer as part of our KRedit program to gain some experience and has found an interest in all things mechanics! Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Sam […]
KRedit Spotlight – David Kennard
We are shining the spotlight on another of our amazing juniors, David. David has been working at KR since summer 2025 and has been really enjoying gaining some great experience for the future. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is David and I am 15 […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hamish Twine
We are highlighting another fantastic student, Hamish, who has been completing a 12-week construction work experience programme with us. Hamish has worked across the company in our workshops and yard based in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Hamish and I am […]
KR Group strengthens leadership team with two key internal promotions
At KR Group, we’re proud to announce two senior internal promotions. These strengthen our leadership team as the business continues to grow. The appointments reflect our ongoing investment in our people and structure. They also ensure we are well-positioned to support increasing project demand and future expansion. Jayne Simpson has been promoted to Head of […]
KR Group’s Charity Commitment for 2026
In 2025, KR Group proudly partnered with Men in Mind, a local men’s mental health support group. Throughout the year, our team took part in a range of fundraising events, company-wide challenges and internal initiatives to support the charity and raise awareness of men’s mental health. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our team and […]
KRedit Foundation Apprentice Spotlight – Ivans
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting young people, we recently caught up with Ivans after he successfully completed his Foundation Apprenticeship placement with us through our KRedit programme. During his time here, he gained valuable experience across a range of departments. This helped to broaden his knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hannah Douglas
Hannah has been gaining valuable office experience with KR Group since July 2025 through our KRedit programme. She returns during school holidays to continue building her skills and developing her knowledge of the workplace. We caught up with Hannah to hear about what she’s learned so far, what she enjoys most, and her ambitions for […]
Scottish Apprenticeship Week Interview: Daniel Aitken
We caught up with one of our talented apprentices, Daniel, this Scottish Apprenticeship Week to hear about his journey so far at KR Group. Daniel is currently completing a Data Analyst Modern Apprenticeship, alongside his role as Operations and Digital Innovations Assistant. In his role, he supports tendering and operations, while also helping develop smarter […]
National Apprenticeship Week Interview: Ryan Buchan
We’re proud to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople at KR Group. In this interview, we catch up with Ryan Buchan, one of our welding and fabricating apprentices, who shares his journey so far – from choosing an apprenticeship to gaining hands-on experience working on major projects and learning from our experienced team. Tell […]
KR Group partners with Men in Mind to support men’s mental health
Now that 2025 has come to a close, KR Group is proud to reflect on our charity of the year partnership with Men in Mind. Over the past year, we have supported their vital work to improve men’s mental health, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to mental health awareness within the construction industry and beyond. Supporting […]
Scottish Careers Week interview: Kirsten Black
We caught up with one of our amazing apprentices, Kirsten Black, this Scottish Careers Week to hear all about her journey so far at KR Group. From balancing her role as a Business and Marketing Apprentice with being a championship-winning snare drummer, to discovering her passion for the construction and engineering industry, Kirsten shares insights […]
KRedit work experience – young talent on the move
Recently, KR Group proudly said farewell to a number of young people who completed placements through our KRedit programme. Designed to offer meaningful work experience across various departments, KRedit has helped participants build practical skills in construction and engineering. In addition, it has allowed them to grow in confidence and take their next steps—whether into […]
Local partnership aims to build stronger futures for young people
Our team at KR Group is helping pave the way for the next generation of construction professionals—one school visit at a time. KR Group Scotland has launched an ambitious initiative to give pupils hands-on insight into careers in construction and engineering through its KRedit programme. A standout element of the programme is its recent partnership […]