Careers Made of Substance
at SOCOTEC UK

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader at Level 3, recognising our efforts to create a fully inclusive work environment. We have provided disability equality training, improved our recruitment processes, and celebrated neurodiversity among our colleagues. Inclusivity is a core value of SOCOTEC, where everyone can thrive and contribute.

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We are a part of the ‘5% club’, meaning that over 5% of our workforce are in ‘earn and learn’ positions, such as apprenticeships, sponsored students and graduates on formalised training schemes. This demonstrates our commitment to our employees and their development.

We've been awarded Highly Commended in the CN Workforce Awards 2023!

Our acknowledgment stems from our commitment to a transformative change programme designed to enhance staff retention, diminish absence rates and tackle overall performance challenges.

Our people have a natural curiosity about them and are willing to embrace new or different ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

We are receptive to diverse viewpoints and learn from each other, challenging our own beliefs and assumptions.

We embrace diversity, value different perspectives, and strive to continually learn. Our people have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and consider alternative solutions to problems with empathy and understanding.

We add reassurance by never making anything more complicated than it needs to be. We communicate clearly, honestly, and directly without unnecessary complexity, ambiguity or hidden agendas.

We express our ideas, expectations, and feedback in a transparent manner, fostering open communication and mutual understanding among our people and customers.

We listen. We get to know our people and our customers. We value the individuality of our people and our customers, recognising and prioritising the human element in interactions, decision-making, and our overall culture.

We have a customer-centric approach, which prioritises the needs of our customers, based on trust, empathy, and understanding.

Our business deals in difficult, challenging information, which can range from scientific reports to legal advice. Detail is as equally important to us as actionable clarity. We provide information in easy to digest and transparent ways, with guidance that is straightforward and easy to understand.

We share a commitment to striking a balance between providing detailed, comprehensive information and ensuring that the information is communicated in a clear and actionable manner. This enhances transparency, trust and satisfaction among customers and our people.

Whatever we are doing, we can always find time to do it in a human way. Whether that is a simple ‘how is your day’ or ‘thank you’; it is this consideration we are known for.

We promote an atmosphere of friendliness and approachability in our interactions with colleagues and customers. We foster a positive and empathetic environment that goes beyond mere professionalism, bringing a human touch to business interactions.

We like to think big. We like to explore projects that might scare other companies. We lean on our network of experts to make things happen.

Here at SOCOTEC we set high goals, pursue challenging objectives, and have an entrepreneurial spirit, which influences our strong desire for success, growth, and achievement. We encourage creative thinking, initiative, and a willingness to take risks.

Being trustworthy and honest are essential qualities that contribute to building a positive reputation, fostering strong relationships, and promoting ethical conduct.