About Instarmac Group plc

Instarmac are a multi-award winning specialist in the manufacture and distribution of cement and bitumen-based products to global markets.

The company’s reputation is based on research, development and production of innovative materials. Uses include highway maintenance, urban regeneration, tiling, commercial flooring and internal finishing markets.

Instarmac are committed to providing high-specification, durable products that are independently tested - they back this up with first-class support.

Instarmac Repair Services Ltd were established in 1977, when founder Charlie Hudson bought an innovative pothole repair material from Tiny Draper of Emcol Int. when he saw it featured on BBC’s Tomorrow’s World.

Today, based in Tamworth in the Midlands under Managing Director John Holcroft, Instarmac are a multimillion-pound business with a refreshing attitude.

They encourage all employees down a path of continual training and development and have a culture summed up with their motto: work hard, have fun, make a difference.

What is it like to work for Instarmac Group plc

Wellbeing

84% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Benefits include holiday homes, private medical insurance, hardship payments and flexible working. All staff have access to a financial advisor as well as counselling and support through their medical cover.

84% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The main manufacturing site has intelligent lighting and solar panels and recycles waste water. The firm is entering its fourth year as a zero-to-landfill waste site. The company has this year recycled 30,211 plastic containers from customers.

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Fair Deal

85% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Instarmac uses an employee benefit trust to provide and operate holiday homes for its employees. The firm owns a lodge in Padstow, a villa in Tenerife and another in St Ives, that staff have free access to. There’s also a contribution towards travel costs.

85% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

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Health Insurance

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Pensions

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Profit Related Payment

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Development

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff