Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

625.3

Quick facts

What we do:
Producer of renewable bio ethanol
Year established:
2007
Website:
http://www.vivergofuels.com
Contact
- 109 Ferriby Road, Hesslewood Business Park, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 0JA

About Vivergo Fuels

Vivergo Fuels are a £350 million plant that takes locally produced wheat and turns it into bioethanol and animal feed. They are one of Europe’s biggest bioethanol producers and the UK’s largest single source supplier of animal feed.

Formed in 2007 as a joint venture between AB Sugar, BP and DuPont to create a biofuels business for the future, AB Sugar later acquired BP’s share to become the majority shareholder of Vivergo Fuels.

Before Vivergo Fuels, the UK was importing up to 80% of protein for livestock and dairy farming. Now, more than 100 highly-skilled people drive the business, which has created over 2,000 jobs in the UK across agriculture, logistics, professionals services and engineering.

The head office of Vivergo Fuels is in Hessle, while the plant is located in Hull. The Managing Director is Mark Chesworth.

What is it like to work for Vivergo Fuels

Personal Growth

84% of staff agreed:

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

The probation process for new employees includes a defined six-month objective and development plan to give new employees clarity of expectations at each review period. This also provides managers with a tool to measure performance.

84% of staff agreed:

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

Giving Something Back

83% of staff agreed:

My organisation genuinely cares about the environment

With Hull being the City of Culture in 2017, Vivergo Fuels supported the programme by providing paid leave for workers selected to volunteer to complete their two-day training.

83% of staff agreed:

My organisation genuinely cares about the environment

Fair Deal

62% of staff agreed:

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

The company operates a pay banding practice that links financial reward to demonstrated competence over time. As the skill set required by their manual workers is very specific, they bring employees in on a starting salary with the opportunity for pay progression up to 10% as they develop their skills.

62% 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:

Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 25 days annual leave to all employees
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
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff