Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

778.3

Quick facts

What we do:
Cloud and infrastructure provider
Year established:
1999
Website:
http://www.ukfast.co.uk
Contact
- UKFast Campus, Archway, Birley Fields,, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 5QJ

About UKFast

UKFast are one of the UK’s leading hosting and colocation providers. The company looks after world-leading brands, keeps the UK’s busiest airports’ check-in desks open and ensures the digital presence of public sector organisations is always online.

They own, manage and operate the UKFast data centre complex, with more than 30,000 sq ft of enterprise-grade, ISO-certified facilities.

Started by Lawrence Jones MBE and his wife, Gail, UKFast has expanded into a team of more than 350 employees, with Lawrence and Gail as active in the business today as they were in the beginning.

The company is committed to making Manchester the UK’s number one tech city with a number of upgrades and programmes, including a collaboration with educational provider The Dean Trust to create a high school focused on digital literacy and a partnership with Manchester High School for Girls to reduce the gender gap across tech industries.

What is it like to work for UKFast

Personal Growth

93% of staff agreed:

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

UKFast have state-of-the-art facilities for training that consists of a fully equipped school-style classroom, training labs, meeting areas and an auditorium. Due to this, they have some of the most qualified teams in the country in Windows, Red Hat, Linux and Cisco certifications.

93% of staff agreed:

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

My Team

96% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Every Monday the whole team meets in their custom-built, 500-seat auditorium, where their Enterprise Managing Director runs through the week before and the week ahead, sharing updates on events, client feedback, business updates, new babies, weddings/engagements, personal successes and shout-outs for superstars.

96% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

My Company

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

In 2018 they launched the UKFast House Cup, a competition comprising of a range of competitions and activities to suit all interests. Winners are awarded points for their house, which are then totalled up and the overall winners are announced at the Christmas party.

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

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
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Development

Companies who provide support for non-work related training to all staff