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With a string of awards to its name, Ogilvie Fleet continues to grow. It hired more staff last year and expanded its office space this year. The firm has an impressive number of accolades to its name, winning more customer service and innovation awards in the last 10 years than any other company in its sector.

This, it says, is testament to the whole team of people employed across the business, with their personal touch helping Ogilvie Fleet 'motor onwards' in a competitive business sector.

The company's culture and its commitment to total customer service would be impossible without the hard work and dedication of its workforce. Sustainability, equality and community investment innovations are central to the business, which raises thousands of pounds for charities each year.

It also invests time and emotion in its local communities, and works closely with clients and partners to minimise the environmental impact of the sector they work in.

Established in 1979 and based in Stirling, with a branch in Sheffield, the business has grown from a handful of staff and a few customers to an annual turnover of more than £100m.

Its reputation is built on being able to deliver its award-winning customer service, linked with competitive pricing and its ethos of establishing a partnership with its clients. Ogilvie also offers round-the-clock service, thanks to its technology team, and customers know that help is just a phone call away.

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Leadership

84% of staff agreed

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

Senior leaders demonstrate the company values daily and believe they should lead by example, as well as treat all staff as equals. They have an open-door policy and some sit among the rest of the employees, which staff find makes the management team more approachable.

Personal Growth

79% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Ogilvie has revamped its internal structure to improve clarity on who reports to whom. The move has allowed it to promote staff, which demonstrates to all employees that progression is possible and within their reach. Support, through external training, helps them to transition into a more senior role.

Giving Something Back

78% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The company continues to provide cars and vans for Active Scotland, which uses them to visit schools, promoting health and wellbeing. It has also donated to the My Name's Doddie Foundation, which funds research into treatments for motor neurone disease. Meanwhile, a staff member completed a triple marathon challenge for the Children's Hospital Charity.

Leadership

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Organisation established in

1979

Total number of UK employees

Number of UK locations

Employee average age

57% : 43%

Male : Female employee ratio

43%

Employees earning £35k+

Employee turnover (voluntary)

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Employee engagement, safety and security are prime commitments we have through the whole of our business. We want our team members to feel that they work in a comfortable environment; are correctly rewarded; have job security and feel empowered in all that they do. Ensuring that all colleagues are well-informed, can take ideas to senior managers and have a strong sense of teamwork then builds on these foundations and is then complemented with us ensuring that we recognise and reward people for doing their jobs well.

Gordon J Stephen, Managing Director

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