HARMAN technology

We have a comprehensive service offering contract coating, converting, warehousing and distribution as well as ongoing advances in new applications for silver halide technology.
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Staff are always part of the bigger picture at specialist manufacturing company HARMAN technology. HARMAN technology Ltd are a pioneering imaging specialist based in Mobberley, Cheshire. The company manufactures traditional monochrome photographic products to offer the world’s broadest range of black and white film, paper, and chemistry.

With almost 200 staff based at its headquarters in Mobberley, Cheshire, and a mission “Film Photography for Everyone”, the company is at the forefront of the revival of interest in analogue photography and works closely with a range of distributors globally, to engage with and increase the numbers of those taking up the pastime.

Building on the 140-year-old brand, the ILFORD Photo product range is renowned for its quality, consistency, and breadth. It is often the only remaining source and choice of a specific film format or shape for enthusiasts.

HARMAN technology believes everyone offers a unique perspective and that valuing differences while working toward common goals leads to innovation and growth.

The company likes to know what it looks like through the lens of its employees and responds to feedback from them. The result being focusing on development opportunities, careers, and skills for future bold plans.

Its working conditions reflect the importance it places on work-life balance, and each year it stages at least two big social events and encourages staff to get involved in charity work through volunteer days or fundraising activities.

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Leadership

59% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

HARMAN technology has a weekly in-house management development programme. This brings increased clarity to a manager’s role and solidifies the leadership provided by the CEO. Additionally, this programme supports Harman’s values of PRIDE - Passion, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engage.

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71% of staff agreed

I love working for this organisation

The company aims to get to the root of the issue and challenge outdated notions of the business. It has allayed some internal concerns by securing the business for the future, working with managers to develop them, improving its social get-togethers, and always 'doing the right thing.'

Personal Growth

55% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

HARMAN technology has developed a Knowledge Share initiative by taking a peek into the deep smarts that some colleagues have on machinery that is 30-40 years old. It identifies what needs to be learnt and then decides on who needs to obtain that information and arranges it accordingly.

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59% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

HARMAN technology has a weekly in-house management development programme. This brings increased clarity to a manager’s role and solidifies the leadership provided by the CEO. Additionally, this programme supports Harman’s values of PRIDE - Passion, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engage.

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71% of staff agreed

I love working for this organisation

The company aims to get to the root of the issue and challenge outdated notions of the business. It has allayed some internal concerns by securing the business for the future, working with managers to develop them, improving its social get-togethers, and always 'doing the right thing.'

Leadership
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59% of staff agreed

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

HARMAN technology has a weekly in-house management development programme. This brings increased clarity to a manager’s role and solidifies the leadership provided by the CEO. Additionally, this programme supports Harman’s values of PRIDE - Passion, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engage.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1902
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
51
Employee average age
77% : 23%
Male : Female employee ratio
39%
Employees earning £35k+
7%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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We are delighted to have been recognised by Best Companies as One to Watch and one of the 5 best manufacturing companies to work for. HARMAN is changing, we are on a journey to retain and celebrate our heritage whilst ensuring we inspire the next generation of photographers. We recognise that our skilled and talented colleagues play a pivotal role in this change, and we want to engage with them to ensure success for everyone. We are on a mission to make HARMAN a great place to work and our first survey results give us a great place to build from.

Greg Summers, Managing Director

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