The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation™ list was revealed this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising PureMalt among the list of organisations in the small and medium size category.

PureMalt’s employees anonymously reported that their commitment to core values of innovation, people and ambition make the company a great place to work.

In launching its ‘Pagoda Plan’ in 2024, PureMalt reaffirmed its commitment to people as a core value. The company recognises that achieving its goals depends on the collective contribution of its entire team. PureMalt is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and every team member is actively involved in shaping the company’s journey. It also prioritises the protection, wellbeing, and development of its workforce.

Feedback from PureMalt’s recent Great Place To Work® UK survey highlights the company’s strong people-first culture. Employees described the workplace as “like a family,” praising the company’s genuine care for both staff and their families.

One team member noted, “PureMalt is the first place I’ve worked where I feel I can truly make a difference.” Others commended the company’s commitment to employing locally and maintaining a close-knit team across international sites—an achievement they say sets PureMalt apart from other organisations.

The recent launch of the Pagoda Plan was also welcomed, with employees expressing confidence in the company’s leadership and direction. “Embracing PureMalt’s long-standing values and defining them through the Pagoda strategy feels encouraging,” said one respondent.

The Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation list is created using the anonymous feedback from employees working in the industry about their workplace experience.

Great Place To Work® UK administered their research-backed Trust Index™ employee survey and analysed the responses of UK-based employees in the manufacturing, production and transportation sector to determine the Best Workplaces™ list. The surveys asked employees to comment on how their company supports their work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety and financial security. Evaluations also included an assessment of how well the organisation was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels.

Analysis of the sector employee survey responses found:

• 73% of employees at the UK’s Best Workplaces for Manufacturing, Production & Transportation say “I am offered training or development to further myself professionally” compared to 57% at a typical company in this sector.

“We are incredibly proud to see PureMalt shortlisted as one of the best places to work in manufacturing, production and transport. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and the culture we’ve cultivated since 1972” – Ross Turner, Managing Director Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK said: “In industries like manufacturing, engineering, and property – where teams are often spread across multiple sites – maintaining a consistent, connected employee experience can be challenging. Our data shows that the top-performing organisations in this sector rise to that challenge by fostering strong communication, inclusive leadership, and a shared culture that reaches every corner of the organisation. No matter where their people work, they feel seen, supported, and part of something bigger. Congratulations PureMalt on creating a truly great workplace, and earning recognition as a UK’s Best Workplace in Manufacturing, Engineering & Property ™.”