About Iceland Foods Limited

Iceland are one of Britain’s most innovative retailers, with nearly 850 stores throughout the UK. The Deeside-headquartered business generates sales of more than £2.7 billion and employs more than 26,000 people.

Current Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Walker opened his first Iceland shop in Oswestry, Shropshire, in 1970, selling loose frozen food. By 1978, Iceland had 28 stores to its name.

The company has always innovated. In 1986, it became the first UK supermarket to remove artificial matter from its own-brand products and in 1990, it banned mechanically recovered meat. Recently, Iceland announced it will eradicate plastic packaging on own-brand products within five years.

Most employees see working at Iceland as being part of a family. Charity has always been key, with Malcolm Walker himself setting the lead. In 2011, aged 65, he made it to the North Col of Everest at 23,000 feet in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. He was knighted in 2017.

What is it like to work for Iceland Foods Limited

Leadership

75% of staff agreed:

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

All frontline staff were given a pay-rise in November 2018, with a further rise expected for 2019 in order to increase the gap between Iceland’s hourly rate and the national living wage. This £3 million investment helped to make all staff feel more valued.

75% of staff agreed:

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

My Manager

83% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Every colleague across the business has the opportunity to contact the board of directors via the Voice of the Stores email address. The initiative was launched last year for colleagues to share brilliant business ideas or serious concerns.

83% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Fair Deal

70% of staff agreed:

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

Iceland acknowledge that Christmas is the most challenging time to work in retail, so in order to keep spirits high, they award all members of staff who have worked at Iceland for more than 12 months with vouchers and a personalised card.

70% 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:

Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative