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Founded in 1979, Autosmart International manufacture and deliver vehicle cleaning products for customers within the automotive trade. Customers include car dealerships, haulage companies, and car and van rentals.
Autosmart International's business model is one of developing products in-house with an enthusiastic team of chemists and specialist experts, manufacturing on-site, and delivering vehicle cleaning products directly to customers, via a network of enterprising, independent franchisees. These elements all contribute to Autosmart International’s success.
In 5 years, the organisation has grown from a £25 million business to a £40 million one, Autosmart International knows that a key part of its success has been built by its team of over 150 employees.
The organisation is passionate about creating a workplace that people love working at, and where they want to stay and develop their careers. Over half of its employees have been with the organisation for over 5 years, 6 of whom have over 30 years’ service, better known as Autosmart International “lifers”.
The organisation also recognises that bringing in new blood is vital to innovating its practices. Over 30% of staff have joined in the last 2 years, providing new ideas and ways of working to keep the organisation fresh and current.
Investment and innovation is also key to the organisation’s success. Autosmart International is currently investing £30 million in a second, state-of-the-art, automated manufacturing site and a new Enterprise Resource Planning system. Autosmart International’s “GROW – STRONGER – TOGETHER” ethos continues to be at the forefront of its employee engagement strategy.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
Individual wellbeing is the first agenda item at every one-to-one meeting between manager and employee. The organisation subscribes to an external and confidential employee assistance programme for every colleague and member of their household, as a free benefit, to help deal with any issues that they have in their work and personal lives.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
Autosmart International consider feedback to be a gift to drive improvement. The Senior Management Team always want to know, “What can I do even better?”, and they actively seek feedback from all employees. All staff also complete “The Deal Between Us” training based on the culture and values of the organisation.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
The HR and Management Teams operate an open door policy, encouraging employees to feel comfortable speaking with them about any issues. The HR Manager also reports on ‘hot spots’ generated by company data, engaging with managers to ensure that all employees are provided with the opportunity to love working for, and grow within, the organisation.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
Individual wellbeing is the first agenda item at every one-to-one meeting between manager and employee. The organisation subscribes to an external and confidential employee assistance programme for every colleague and member of their household, as a free benefit, to help deal with any issues that they have in their work and personal lives.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
Autosmart International consider feedback to be a gift to drive improvement. The Senior Management Team always want to know, “What can I do even better?”, and they actively seek feedback from all employees. All staff also complete “The Deal Between Us” training based on the culture and values of the organisation.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
Individual wellbeing is the first agenda item at every one-to-one meeting between manager and employee. The organisation subscribes to an external and confidential employee assistance programme for every colleague and member of their household, as a free benefit, to help deal with any issues that they have in their work and personal lives.
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