Mark Vitow Ltd, a trusted name in the plumbing and heating sector, proudly celebrates Great Place to Work® Certification Nation Day on 16th October, having been recently recognised not only as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company but also as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation 2024™. This dual achievement highlights the company’s dedication to cultivating a positive and supportive workplace culture, where employees feel valued and empowered, and underscores its commitment to industry-leading practices in employee well-being, engagement, and development.
The company earned its Great Place to Work-Certification™ based on anonymous feedback from employees, with an impressive 96% of the team rating it as a Great Place to Work—far surpassing the UK average of 54%. This feedback also contributed to Mark Vitow Ltd being named one of the best small to medium companies in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.
Rachel Pead, Director of People and Operations, added: “At Mark Vitow Ltd, we foster a supportive, family-oriented environment where every employee’s voice is valued. Being recognised in this way makes us incredibly proud, proving that we’re not just a workplace, but a place to thrive.”
In addition to a generous holiday allowance, private health insurance for all staff, and modern new offices in Welwyn Garden City with free parking, the company’s PositivePlumbing™ initiative empowers employees to spread positivity across the industry. Through team fundraising efforts for Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and company-matched payroll giving scheme, staff are actively involved in supporting important causes. Employees also have the opportunity to volunteer as mentors with the Early Careers Foundation, helping to guide and inspire young people while developing their own leadership skills.
As Mark Vitow Ltd celebrates Great Place to Work® Certification Nation Day, the company looks forward to continued growth and innovation, always ensuring that its employees remain at the heart of its success.
Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work®, emphasised the significance of the certification and the celebration: “It’s important to honour all the work that goes into creating a Certified company. Certification Nation Day is a time to honour and celebrate what makes your company great. Come together, unite, and elevate your company culture as you celebrate your people, your culture, and your customers.”
For more information on what makes Mark Vitow a Great Place To Work®, visit https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574402