Ultimate Products

We source, we brand, we distribute, to deliver tomorrow’s product today.
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Ultimate Products has been bringing branded kitchen and laundry products to the market since 1997. Its impressive brand portfolio includes Salter, Beldray, Kleeneze and Progress. Now a public limited company, its annual turnover exceeds £100 million.

Having established strong working relationships with Internationally recognised retailers, including Tesco, Asda and Primark, Ultimate Products fills the shelves of the world’s favourite stores across 38 countries.

When recruiting, it says it is all about the individual, their determination and drive, rather than years of experience, because the company can provide them with the tools to succeed.

The company offers staff the chance to progress and encourages them to get involved in as many areas of the business as possible. As a global organisation, it is able to offer the opportunity to travel to the Far East to source products, as well as work with big retailers to see how they tick, while becoming part of a multimillion pound success.

Ultimate Products has created an environment that enables employees to thrive professionally and personally. It invested £1.6 million in new offices at its Oldham headquarters. The new workplace has been carefully designed to promote training, teamwork and the interchange of ideas between colleagues.

There are dedicated employee mental health and environmental committees and the company is committed to empowering staff to have a voice and share their views.

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Wellbeing

63% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

The company has set up a new reading corner to offer a quiet spot for staff to take some time out on breaks to read. It offers a library of books to choose from and take home. Reading has benefits for mental well-being, including reducing stress, improving sleep and boosting emotional intelligence.
Personal Growth

80% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

Internal training concentrates on improving skills, such as getting to grips with Excel. External training provides staff with fresh and innovative learning that cannot be done in-house. Mentors play a critical role in coaching new joiners. Digital training aims to cover standard subjects required for new staff and refresher courses for others.
Giving Something Back

72% of staff agreed

This organisation has a strong social conscience

Last year the company raised almost £25,000 for the MS Society. This year it delivered 32 pallets of donations to the Polish border to aid Ukraine and raised more than £500 for the cause. It also made Easter egg donations to Oldham Children's Services. This year it has been raising cash for Oldham Foodbank.
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63% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

The company has set up a new reading corner to offer a quiet spot for staff to take some time out on breaks to read. It offers a library of books to choose from and take home. Reading has benefits for mental well-being, including reducing stress, improving sleep and boosting emotional intelligence.
Personal Growth
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80% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

Internal training concentrates on improving skills, such as getting to grips with Excel. External training provides staff with fresh and innovative learning that cannot be done in-house. Mentors play a critical role in coaching new joiners. Digital training aims to cover standard subjects required for new staff and refresher courses for others.
Wellbeing
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63% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

The company has set up a new reading corner to offer a quiet spot for staff to take some time out on breaks to read. It offers a library of books to choose from and take home. Reading has benefits for mental well-being, including reducing stress, improving sleep and boosting emotional intelligence.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1997
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
33
Employee average age
48% : 52%
Male : Female employee ratio
15%
Employees earning £35k+
31%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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Our goal is to ensure that we foster a business culture that embraces talent and enables people to fulfil their potential. We pride ourselves on being a talent business, where colleagues can learn, develop and actively contribute to a dynamic corporate environment.

Simon Showman, CEO

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