Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

668.5

Quick facts

What we do:
Installation and Distribution of Kitchens & Kitchen Appliance
Year established:
1988
Website:
http://dbd.co.uk
Contact
- DBD Dsitribution ltd, Boundary Park, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7GE

About DBD Distribution ltd

DBD Distribution have been delivering appliance and kitchen solutions to the construction and house building industry for over 25 years.

Based in Hemel Hempstead and with five locations across the UK, today the business is the UK’s leading contact appliance distributor and premium kitchen furniture supplier.

The company attributes its continued success to the fact it has always stayed true to its core values, which are to be helpful, ethical and innovative. These principles are encouraged by managers who are given continued coaching sessions to ensure these values remain throughout their work.

Leadership at DBD Distribution - headed up by CEO Sam Firth-Bernard - have a range of targets and ambitions in their sights to ensure they continue to move forward. For example, they want to supply kitchen appliances to all of the top 15 UK home builders and install 2,000 kitchens in the same year by 2020.

What is it like to work for DBD Distribution ltd

Leadership

84% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

CEO Sam dedicates a lot of his time to being with employees, and holds meetings to promote openness and direct communication. He demonstrates a commitment to improving the working environment and culture within the company while championing a good work-life balance.

84% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Wellbeing

72% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

During the company’s peak months, June and December, DBD operate 'Wellbeing Month' where a different activity is held every day. Activities include massages, MOT health checks, free fruit and breakfast, ice cream van breaks, ‘good deed day’ and more.

72% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Giving Something Back

89% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

100% of the company’s waste is returned to DBD's main warehouse for recycling. In addition , all company vehicles are fitted with Adblue to reduce emissions and lower their carbon footprint.

89% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here