Seco Tools UK

Sector

Manufacturing & Production

Location:

Alcester

Established in

1964

Employees

Website

https://www.secotools.com

Career Information

About us

Seco is one of the world’s largest providers of comprehensive metal cutting solutions for milling, stationary tools, holemaking and tooling systems. For over 80 years, we have been more than just a cutting tool provider. We develop and supply the technologies, processes and supports that manufacturers depend on to maximize productivity and profitability.

Our Consultancy team also offers production know-how, with a range of physical and digital solutions to help our customers navigate safely into the future of industry 4.0.

All Seco employees share a family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and personal commitment to ensuring their success.

Relationships built on trust and respect are vital to our success. We work closely with customers to understand their needs. We undertake cooperative ventures with universities and industry associations to monitor trends and develop solutions that meet the needs of unique segments.

Seco is part of Sandvik Machining Solutions, the tooling business area of the Sandvik Group. For more in-depth information on any particular area of our company, please explore our website.

www.secotools.com

UK's Best Workplaces 2021
Medium (51-250 employees)

Rank 33

Excellence in Wellbeing 2021 - 2022

Excellence in Wellbeing 2020 - 2021

UK's Best Workplaces 2020
Medium (51-250 employees)

Rank 43

What employees say

I’ve worked for Seco for 34 years and for me working here is more than “just a job”. It’s not just benefits I receive from my company that make this place a great place to work, but the people. The people who work here make our place unique. They are caring, easy to work with and they make work-life as nice as home-life.

It truly is Seco Family.

John McGhee

GPTW project team leader and project manager Turning & Threading

93%

I'm proud to tell others I work here.

93%

People celebrate special events around here.

93%

This organisation actively promotes mental and physical health among its employees.

86%

I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.

91%

Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.

85%

My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job".

What defines us

One day is never like another at Seco. Our employees which make up our Seco family are unique and because of this, our culture and way of working is always diverse, inclusive and constantly being re-shaped by these amazing individuals. Activities which demonstrate what stands Seco apart, really came to the forefront during the national pandemic. Activities which have become a part of the company culture include bi-weekly company communications with relaxed virtual coffee mornings hosted in the alternate weeks. We have a focus on employee well-being above for example a 'Time to Talk Day' was offered. Employees were encouraged to take time out of their working day, to ask colleagues how they really were and to really listen, 'it is ok not to be ok" was our message. We are very comfortable being honest with each other, we talk at every meeting about feeling psychologically safe. We really take care of our employees and look out for each other.

What inspires us

We trust and empower our employees to make Seco a fun and inspiring place to work. We hosted a virtual Christmas party in 2020, where a pack was sent home to use in various challenges and quizzes. Traditionally there is also the annual family day, where employees attend with their families and food, drinks and entertainment are provided. Employees are also given vouchers for their family to attend a day out at a local attraction. In addition our MD will be hosting a cook along curry evening soon. Recognition and rewards are important at Seco, we take pride in each others success and celebrate together. There are annual employee recognition awards, which are voted for by our people. We offer a benefit's hub which provides retail discounts. We celebrate big life events together like retirement and new babies in the family with gifts and parties. Charity is also at the forefront of Seco's activities and events including bake offs, collections for animal sanctuaries and sport relief.

At a glance

Years with company

full-time / part-time

Career and jobs

Application tips

At Seco, our corporate culture has been built on a true passion for our customers and a belief in personal commitment. We also have a spirit of family in the way we work and care for each other. These shared values reflect not only the way we view the business, but also unite our employees around the world.

To put these values in practice, we adhere to a Code of Conduct founded on financial, environmental and social responsibility. It governs how our company acts as a responsible employer, member of the community and business partner, and how we work with suppliers.

We also encourage and expect all employees to seek to make improvements in the way we operate through LIFE (Little Improvements From Everyone), a comprehensive quality program for continuous improvement and development of the business. Regardless of your role within the company, we believe you can help make us better and create a more fulfilling work environment.

Interested in joining the Seco family? Click here to see current openings around the world.

Our great workplace

Seco Tools really is a people company in a machining business.

Contact

Zoe Wood

HR Manager

Email: zoe.wood@secotools.com

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