Diversity & inclusion
We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels confident to be their authentic selves, and that they belong.
You be you, it makes us, us
We have five diversity and inclusion networks driving real, positive change and an inclusive, welcoming culture for all
Click on the icons above to find out more
Ability
One of our newest Networks, Ability’s aim is to raise awareness of some of the challenges our colleagues face whilst in the workplace - from hidden and visible disabilities to long-term health conditions; and to create and maintain environments where those personally affected feel at ease to disclose and share their experience.
Our first step in the right direction has been to partner with Valuable 500 and the Business Disability Forum. Our membership with these groups includes self-assessments that continuously help us to pinpoint areas of improvement. In December 2021 we announced that we had joined the Disability confident scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.
As part of our commitment, we’ve started to review our policies, and locations (store, branch, warehouse and offices) with the view to making them accessible for those with disabilities.
Awareness of Cultures and Ethnicities
The aim of our Awareness of Cultures and Ethnicities (ACE) network is to celebrate diversity by:
- raising awareness and sparking supportive conversations to bring about positive change for all
- recognising and celebrating different cultures, educating each other and debating topical issues
- creating a culture where we attract, retain and develop all colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- committing to zero tolerance against discrimination and holding people accountable for their actions
We celebrate and educate about cultural and observance events, such as Chinese New Year, Ramadan, Diwali, and black history month through communications and events across the Group. And lead on the initiative to introduce Multi-Faith and Wellbeing Rooms, where people of all faiths can take some time out of their day to pause and reflect.
Proud
At Travis Perkins plc, we strive to empower LGBTQ+ communities, both within and outside of our workforce. Similarly to our other networks, we take a proactive stance by celebrating and supporting campaigns like Pride and advocating brilliant allyship across the group and beyond.
Our progress, in this regard, can be seen in the results of our digital Ally workshop. This workshop focuses on educating our colleagues and equipping them with the tools to understand, respect and value who they and others are. This way, we can work together without fear or prejudice – all while being our authentic selves!
TP Inc Balance for Better
Seeking “Balance for Better,” Travis Perkins plc challenges gender imbalance by supporting and lending a voice to campaigns and events that promote equality. We actively participate in campaigns such as Women in Construction Week, and awareness events like International Women’s day and hold quarterly regional meetings and free open forums that cover topical talking points.
We're here to:
- provide a networking space for women and male allies to network across the Travis Perkins Group
- support and build confidence, allowing individuals to thrive in their working environments and see future career options
- drive positive change to the gender balance agenda through positive action activity streams
- educate, challenge and raise awareness of gender imbalance across Group
- provide an opportunity for our male allies to understand the topics of gender balance and provide insight into how they can play a part in furthering the agenda
Constant collaboration and open listening have helped our group to drive business change in the form of more flexibility, tolerance, and fairness, including one of our recent achievements of halving the gender pay gap to 5%. And through our positive action work streams, we’re helping to shape family-friendly, flexibility, and menopause policies; uniform options to ensure everyone is comfortable to be and feel themselves at work; introduce female reverse mentoring and support Women in Data & Tech.
Youth
The vision of our Youth network is to offer the younger generations of the Travis Perkins plc family a platform to share insight, opinions and experiences; raise the profile, ambition and appeal of working across the Group to young people; and ensure that there are visible diverse role models at all levels of our organisation.
We want to:
- attract younger people by being a group that acknowledges trends and accepts change - we understand that work expectations are constantly evolving and that disrupting typical ways of working can provoke positive change
- retain younger colleagues by providing them with opportunities and room to grow - to see their job with us as a career that knows no bounds and that they have an important role to play in the strategic direction of our business and the wider industry
- encourage younger people by creating environments that are comfortable and safe - that spark voices to be heard and welcome opinions and feedback, and policies and procedures that are fit for purpose, now and in the future.
To celebrate our first international youth day our youth board and colleagues from across the Group took part in a beach clean, organised and supported by the Marine Conservation Society, at Portishead in Somerset.
Related posts

Teaser
CultureContent Type
BlogsPublish date
11/10/2023
Summary
What is Diwali? At the Travis Perkins Group, we are committed to creating a culture of belonging where everyone feels welcome and confident to be themselves - you be you, it makes us, us!
.png)
Content Type
BlogsPublish date
10/24/2023
Summary
Technology is the power behind our operation at Travis Perkins plc, from where we design and develop innovative solutions in-house to bring our businesses together, transforming the way our colle
.jpg)
Teaser
CultureContent Type
BlogsPublish date
10/10/2023
Summary
In honour of Black History Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Jade Hurst, a Software Operations Engineer at Travis Perkins plc, who has been with us since 2012.Armed with a passion for c

Teaser
ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogsPublish date
09/29/2023
Summary
When you think of an Apprentice you might imagine someone straight out of education, taking those first steps in their career. But according to a House of Commons report, in the 2021/2022 academic ye

Teaser
ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogsPublish date
09/29/2023
Summary
Meet Jade, one of our shining stars, who since April 2021 has dedicated herself as a full-time Kitchen Design Apprentice at Benchmarx Leamington Spa. Benchmarx stands as a specialist in kitchens and
.jpg)
Teaser
GeneralContent Type
BlogsPublish date
09/19/2023
Summary
So, you've decided to take your first step into the world of employment. This is the beginning of your career journey and a very exciting time! Whether you're a school leaver or a young adult di

Teaser
ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogsPublish date
09/12/2023
Summary
Charlotte joined the Travis Perkins Group with no previous experience in the industry but has since gained a promotion and is now Assistant Manager at our Tool Hire branch in Hemel Hempstead

Teaser
ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogsPublish date
09/05/2023
Summary
What does a good apprentice look like? Well, it really depends on the type of apprenticeship, industry, and employer you are interested in. However, generally speaking, there are skills, both sof

Teaser
DriversContent Type
BlogsPublish date
09/05/2023
Summary
Our Level 2 Apprenticeships at Travis Perkins plc are designed for colleagues new to the industry or business to develop your industry understanding, and help you learn about our products and how
.jpg)
Teaser
ApprenticeshipsContent Type
BlogsPublish date
08/23/2023
Summary
How do I prepare for an Apprenticeship interview? Whilst you can’t anticipate every single question you’ll be asked, there are ways to stay prepared no matter what questions are thrown your way.