Selco named one of UK’s best places to work

The leading builders’ merchant, part of the Grafton Group, has been named the 11th Best Big Company To Work For in the Best Companies survey.

Selco Builders Warehouse has cemented its position as one of the UK’s most engaging and enjoyable employers.

Best Companies is an independent award decided by the workplace surveys of thousands of companies measuring workplace culture and engagement, with employee feedback dictating the finishing positions of a business.

Sally Kerr, HR Director for Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “We are absolutely delighted to feature so highly in the Best Companies list for businesses with more than 2,000 staff and we are proud to be flying the flag for the builders merchant sector.

“Best Companies is an extremely well-respected guide so to feature so highly in rankings which are decided by direct feedback from colleagues is very pleasing.

“Our colleagues are our biggest asset and we will continue to work hard to enhance and improve the workplace, embedding a culture for all our people to enjoy a positive and enjoyable workplace environment.”

In 2024, Selco has introduced a paid volunteer day for each of its near-3,000 colleagues, allowing each member of its workforce to take a normal working day away from the individual’s traditional environment to support a local good cause or project under full pay.

The ‘EarlyPay’ scheme, a financial wellbeing tool which allows colleagues access to wages they have already earned in advance of pay day, has also been launched.

Selco’s commitment to offering its colleagues career development opportunities has been enhanced further with the introduction of a Women in Leadership apprenticeship. More than 200 colleagues have now been involved in apprenticeship programmes since they were introduced by Selco.

With hundreds of trade brands always in stock, Selco’s branches are firmly focused on helping tradespeople complete their jobs as quickly and effectively as possible.