Working at Swift
We have ambitious growth plans for the future and we want to attract high calibre employees to help us achieve our goals. We’re looking for people that will thrive in a culture where there are opportunities to develop and grow with the organisation.
We invest in people
Our 100 acre site in East Yorkshire is a friendly, collaborative working environment for everyone to thrive. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so we actively encourage learning and development to inspire tomorrow’s generation.
We make Swift a great place to work
- Extended weekend
To help balance work and personal time, we all finish early on a Friday so you can enjoy a 2.5 day weekend. - Social events
We regularly take part in bowling, football tournaments, golf days, go-karting and escape rooms. - Gym membership
We like to keep our employees fit and active, and everyone has free membership to TC60 Gym and Tommy Coyle Academy. - Free consultations
You'll benefit from complimentary consultations covering pensions, financial planning and the preparation of wills. - £2m cafe facilities
Dine at Hub Sixty-Four, our new £2m cafe that serves a selection of fresh foods at breakfast and lunch. - Free car parking
We have free on-site parking for all cars and motorcycles, including secure bicycle areas. - Discounted motorhome hire
Enjoy 20% off when you choose to get-away with Swift Go motorhome and campervan hire. - Generous holiday allowance
We offer a generous 35 days holiday allowance that is way above the UK national average.
Hub Sixty-Four cafe
One of the many great reasons to work at Swift is the fantastic facilities, especially our brand new £2m Hub Sixty-Four café which serves superb food to over 900 employees on site. With a dedicated app to view menus, order and pay for meals, gaining loyalty points towards a free meal.
EPIC rewards and recognition
Celebrating and shining a spotlight on our employees that embrace our core values and make Swift a fantastic place to work. Every single employee is able to nominate a colleague that has gone above and beyond to be rewarded, from a free lunch in our on-site café to £500 gift card every quarter.
- Passion, drive and determination to achieve success in everything we do.
- Owning individual responsibility to be the best we can in all we do, leading by example
- Challenging ourselves and others to think creatively, growing ourselves and our brand positively
- Treating others as we expect to be treated, sharing best practice and promoting inclusivity
The Swift Academy
The Swift Academy provides our employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and experience at every stage of their career, encouraging our employees to reach their full potential. We have invested in the Swift Academy because we believe in our people and want to demonstrate our commitment to their development. We are always looking for talented, driven people who have the desire to succeed and grow with the organisation.
Launched in 2015, the Academy offers employees the opportunity to join structured development schemes including bespoke internal training workshops and accredited programmes that will lead to formal qualifications including, executive MBAs, CIPS, ACCA’s and Engineering Scholarships. We also support a variety of Level 2 and 3 apprenticeship programmes offering opportunities in Engineering, Health and Safety and Business Administration.
“Swift is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and improvement. To help drive this change, we’re looking for people who bring talent, energy, and a passion for quality. If you're highly motivated, eager to work in a collaborative family business, and ready to contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you.”
Jodie Derbyshire, People, Technology and Transformation Director
Apprenticeships
Do you have a good eye for detail? Have good problem-solving skills? And a desire to work with your hands? Starting in September 2023, we’re offering to train up 30 apprentices, supporting young talent and kick-starting engineering careers with opportunities across our manufacturing operations.
The Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship programme will be delivered through HCC Training (Hull Training and Adult Education) and provides a firm foundation for developing highly skilled Manufacturing Technicians throughout our production operations.
Supporting our employees health and wellbeing
First class occupational health services and benefits include:
- Onsite mental health first aiders
- Mental health awareness training for all management
- Free Wisdom App – 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Free eye test and eyewear vouchers with Specsavers
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Free gym use for all employees
- Free occupational health surveillance and referrals
- Discount memberships with the Livewell Syndicate
- BHSF Health Cash Plan
How we've kept our employees active
Our Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, in aid of our Company Charities Dove House Hospice and Daisy Appeal, had an incredible response from employees all over the business with over 65 registering to take part, making this our most challenging event to date.
We are proud to have supported our Manufacturing Engineer Simon Guzdek who completed the HCPT Cycle 2023, a gruelling 550 mile challenge in April followed by 425 miles in the Route Des Grandes Alpes throughout May and June. We also had teams signed up for the Hull 10K and Half Marathon, and encourage our Cycle to Work scheme.
Current vacancies
We have a diverse range of opportunities and recruit individuals with a variety of skills and experience to meet the specific needs of each department. Key areas include Manufacturing, Product Development, IT and Sales.