About Travis Perkins plc
Travis Perkins is a leading company in the builders’ merchant and home improvement markets, and a major supplier to the building and construction sector. The company operates nine business brands from nearly 1,800 sites across the UK, and includes brands such as Travis Perkins, City Plumbing Supplies, Wickes, Tile Giant, Toolstation, PTS, BSS Industrial, UGS and Buck & Hickman.
“It’s very ethical for a big company”
“What drew me to the company was its environmental record. It’s very ethical for a big company. This includes its sourcing of sustainable timber, and its voluntary and charitable work such as the ‘1,000 Projects’ programme.
“It’s also a great place to work. You can go at your own pace, learn as fast you want to but without too much pressure. Everyone is really friendly and supportive, and there’s always someone helpful to ask if you have a question. There’s a strong social side, and lots of people are close friends as well as colleagues.”
Emma Maine, four months with Travis Perkins