About Williams & Co.

Williams & Co are an independent plumbing and heating merchant with 33 branches in Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, London, Surrey and Sussex. They have a strict trade-only policy and do not sell to retail customers.

Founded by Mick Williams in 1972, the company were a traditional local independent merchant for many years. In more recent years, the combination of great prices on the best products backed up by exceptional service catapulted the company to become a fast-growing, major regional merchant.

In 2015, the company was acquired from the Williams family by a consortium of management and staff, with most employees now being shareholders.

The core principles of the company include integrity, loyalty and ambition and they are always looking for ways to improve and grow the business.

Their head office is in Fareham, Hampshire.

What is it like to work for Williams & Co.

Leadership

82% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Every business decision is made with their values in mind. Leaders show support to staff and ensure they engage with them on a day-to-day basis through a physical presence in all branches and departments as well as having an open-door policy.

82% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Wellbeing

75% of staff agreed:

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

In order to enhance the wellbeing of employees, they introduced the Employee Assistance Programme and publicise national awareness days. They also upskill managers to better care for employees’ wellbeing, and offer one additional week’s leave at no cost to the employee.

75% of staff agreed:

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

My Company

93% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Williams & Co. are a trade-only plumbers’ merchant. In order to improve employee engagement, they provide a two-to-three day induction programme where employees learn about their role and where it sits within the organisation.

93% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here