Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, the home of Hotpoint, Indesit, Whirlpool and KitchenAid brands, is expanding its talented workforce at its distribution centre in Raunds, Northamptonshire.
Whirlpool UK is the largest employer in the appliance manufacturing industry in the UK and caring for its customers, communities, colleagues and the planet lie at the heart of everything the company does. As well as being committed to the continued development of talent across its business, the company prides itself on offering reliable, high quality and innovative products, alongside outstanding customer service. In addition to having 14 sites across the UK, the company is well-loved, highly respected and recognised across the globe. In November 2021, Whirlpool UK celebrated its 110 year anniversary.
Whether at its distribution centres, or its Peterborough based head office, Whirlpool UK strives to support its colleagues in furthering their careers and rising through the ranks. This is promoted via several programmes that enable the company to champion diversity and develop its employees, including the Young Professionals, EMPOWER and Women’s Network programmes.
Whirlpool UK has received a number of accolades and awards that demonstrate its dedication to nurturing and evolving talent, including being named as a Top Employer in the UK for four years running. The company was also recently awarded the Employer of the Year Award at the Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards 2021, with judges commenting on the Whirlpool UK’s clear commitment to the employment and development of its staff, demonstrated by the high level of training, networking and mentorship programmes available to its colleagues.
Whirlpool UK places its colleagues at the forefront of its promise to support and strengthen the communities in which it operates, offering employees the opportunity to take part in volunteering and charity initiatives to help those living in the local community. The company has also established a new engagement programme for 2021, providing colleagues with greater access to career advancement prospects, training opportunities and wellbeing services.
Furthermore, Whirlpool has been recognised as the UK’s third most improved brand of 2021, according to the YouGov 2021 Global Best Brand Rankings. Hotpoint was also recognised as a company that has witnessed improvements in its brand health and was revealed as the UK’s seventh most improved brand in 2021.
Adam Parry, HR Manager, Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited says: “At Whirlpool UK, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering a number of fantastic schemes and programmes to support, develop and nurture our colleagues, within all areas of our business. We wish to showcase the variety of career opportunities that we currently have at our distribution centre, as well as to outline the many benefits to working for an industry leading brand, in an effort to expand our exceptionally talented workforce.”
A number of vacancies at the Raunds distribution centre in Northamptonshire are available to suit candidates with varying levels of experience. For more information on career opportunities with Whirlpool UK, or to apply, please email your CV to hr-uki@whirlpool.com
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- Adam Parry, HR Manager, Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited
About Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited:
Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited is managed by Whirlpool EMEA, part of Whirlpool Corporation.
Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited fully supports the AMDEA safety initiative, Register My Appliance, and is committed to encouraging householders to register their appliances: www.registermyappliance.org.uk
About Whirlpool Corporation:
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2020, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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