Daikin Applied (UK) Ltd, a global leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions, approached Zenith to support their leadership development. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, Daikin aimed to invest in its people, from emerging leaders to operational teams, to ensure long-term growth and capability across the business.
They needed practical, targeted training that could strengthen leadership behaviours, improve team performance, and support internal development, all while being flexible enough to suit the needs of a busy, fast-paced organisation.
As a trusted provider of funded, high-impact training, we were well-placed to help them achieve these goals.
We began by delivering Leadership and Management training through the UK Skills Bootcamps initiative. Working closely with Daikin’s leadership team, we tailored each session to their structure, culture, and day-to-day operational challenges.
The outcome? Participants reported greater confidence in their leadership skills, stronger team engagement, and immediate application of what they had learned on the job.
Following the success of the Skills Bootcamps, Daikin invited Zenith to deliver funded Apprenticeship programmes across Warehousing, Customer Service, and Business Administration. Our flexible approach, offering both on-site and blended learning, meant staff could grow their skills without stepping away from their roles.
This partnership phase saw increased cross-team collaboration, stronger communication, and more cohesive working environments, with line managers noting clear improvements in team performance.
As our relationship with Daikin deepened, we became their commercial recruitment partner. With a clear understanding of their business, we were able to identify and place candidates who matched both the role and the company culture. Several long-standing vacancies were successfully filled, and time-to-hire was significantly reduced, all while improving first-year retention rates.
