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What to expect from a role at Tippers

Make the Effort, Value Fairness, Take Responsibility, Have Fun

Effort, What we decide to do - we always give it everything.

Fairness, Everyone we deal with is important - we treat everyone with equal care and respect.

Responsibility, Everything we do matters - we each take ownership of doing it right.

Fun, We all want a great day at work - look out for each other and have some fun along the way.

TOGETHER WE DO IT RIGHT!

Hear from Leon, one of our HGV Class 2 HIAB Drivers based at our Uttoxeter Branch to find out what it's like to be a driver for Tippers.

The Tippers Way is to take responsibility and balance profits with the impacts our business has on people and the environment. We care for people and find ways to improve the work lives of our team and the communities around us. And, we think about the future and innovate or change ‘our way’ to move forward sustainably and protect our planet.

‘Our Way’ is the heart of our business and makes us different. It is shaped by our heritage and belief in hard work and it is brought to life by fairness and care.

Two things that make us different will never change are Always a family business & Always long-term thinking!

Family Run for over 100 Years

For over 100 years Tippers has been an independent business, a family business.

When you work with us, you are part of a family – The Tippers Family. It means we trust, rely and take care of each other. It’s where our strength comes from.

Staff Training & Internal Development

Career Growth & Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships and Training Schemes

Brody, Lichfield Branch from Aug 2020

Joining as a 17-year-old Apprentice Sales Trainee, I completed the program and advanced to Sales Assistant, where I led a successful shop re-merchandising project. My passion for merchandising led to a role in procurement and category management at Lichfield. Now managing product ranges at 21, I look forward to continued growth at Tippers.

Hannah, Nuneaton Branch from 2022

I began as a Sales Trainee, gaining experience in plumbing, timber, sales, and yard work, including gaining my forklift licence. Now at the Nuneaton branch as a Sales Assistant, I handle account management, transport planning, and shop merchandising. I’m training for my HGV license with my goal is to become a full-time truck driver for Tippers in 2025.

Harry, Lichfield Branch from Jan 2018

I began as a Sales Trainee, learning all aspects of Tippers, then moved to the Tamworth branch as a Sales Assistant and later into an external sales role, covering Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield. Now back at Lichfield as Senior Sales, I manage an extensive Midlands territory and am excited to continue with Tippers into 2025.

Harvey, Lichfield Branch from Mar 2023

I started as a Sales Trainee initially working in Heavy Side Sales, Timber, and in the yard for hands-on experience. Shortly, I was promoted to Sales Assistant and I rotated through branches to understand unique offerings and customer bases. Now, as a Sales Representative, I focus on building strong customer relationships through site visits, quoting materials, and ensuring competitive pricing. My next goal is to advance to Branch Manager.

Amber, Lichfield Branch from Feb 2024

After completing a design degree at 24 and struggling to find direction in my career I made the decision to follow the marketing route. However after facing push back due to lack of experience I knew I needed to find a role where I could use my prior design skills and learn the technical side of marketing. I began my Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketing Apprenticeship at Tippers in 2024 and this developed into my role here at Tippers as part of the marketing department, where I now have a vast understanding of marketing principals, practices and responsibilities. I am part of a team that values my input and my skills.

Bailey, Lichfield Branch from 2017

I joined as a Sales Trainee at the Lichfield branch. During my two-year training program, I rotated through various areas of the business, spending time in the yard, timber center, Rugeley branch, concrete yard, and tool hire. After my training period, I was promoted to Sales Assistant in the Lichfield branch. Throughout COVID, I focused on building a strong customer portfolio, which led to my promotion to Senior Sales. I also spent several months at the Nuneaton branch in an Assistant Manager designate. Looking ahead, I have the goal of eventually becoming a branch manager.

Start Building your Career here at Tippers

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a paid job that combines working and learning. It helps people gain skills in a specific job or trade.

It involves a combination of:

Work experience: Apprentices spend most of their time working and learning on the job.
Classroom learning: You also attend online classes to learn the theory behind the work.
Mentor support: Apprentices are guided by experienced coaches who teach and help them.
Qualification: After completing the apprenticeship, you receive a certificate to show their skills.

What courses are available?

Courses are available in the following areas:

Operations
Sales & customer service
Leadership
Finance
HR & people
Data & technology
Driving & transport
Marketing & communications
Supply chain
Specialist skills

Interested in an apprenticeship here at Tippers? Sign up and get notified when new vacancies become available. Or get in touch for more information on apprenticeships at Tippers.

Thinking Ahead & Sustainable Practices

We think about the future and innovate or change ‘our way’ to move forward sustainably and protect our planet.

Always long-term thinking

We only make plans and decisions that create lasting success and grow our reputation so we can protect the future of our business and team. It’s where our resilience comes from.

Sustainable Future

Since 2021 we have replaced our diesel forklifts with new battery electric models.
In 2019 we introduced the first electric company car to the fleet, in 2024 100% of company cars are now electric.
Solar PV stats: over 162,000kW per year enough to power 60 3 bedroom homes for a year!

Giving Back & Having Fun

Tippers regularly give back to improve the lives of the local communities that we’re part of, this includes:

Building Material Donations
Sponsorship and Monetary Donations
Charity Work & Volunteering
Fundraising Events and Activities including Charity Football Matches, Non-Uniform Days etc.
Annual Staff Family Fun – open to all staff and their families.

Tippers Benefits

Benefits

• Staff Discount: Eligible after 6 months of service, applicable to our extensive range of products and services.
• Staff Bonus Scheme: Financial incentives for meeting targets.

Health & Well-Being Benefits

• Free Vitamin D Supplements.
• Free Fruit Bowls in Branch.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Financial & Career Benefits

• Life Assurance Cover.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Career Growth & Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships and Training Schemes.
• Competitive Salary.

Rewards & Recognition

• Above and Beyond and Long Service awards: Rewarding those who go the extra mile and celebrating loyalty and dedication.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Rewarding successful referrals.
• Birthdays: Eligible after 12 months of service, celebrate your birthday with a day off when your birthday falls on a working day.

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What to expect from a role at Tippers

Make the Effort, Value Fairness, Take Responsibility, Have Fun