Robert Price Group

About Robert Price Group

Robert Price is the largest independent builders’ merchants in South Wales and Herefordshire. We are a family-run, local independent business with over 30 branches in the group. Currently trading under multiple sister brands; Robert Price, Gower Timber, PlumbBob Plumbing & Heating Supplies, The Sustainable Energy Centre, Tudors Building Supplies and Tudors KBB.

Established in 1847, we’re proud to be one of the oldest builders’ merchants in the UK. Our customer profile now ranges from national house builders to local tradesmen, public sector organisations to self builders, private and commercial contractors. The Robert Price Group offers the full spectrum of industry divisions, delivering reliable and professional merchant products and services to all our customers.

Company culture

You never feel like ‘one of many’ when you work for Robert Price. We’re a family business where every employee is on first-name terms with the directors. We’re looking for driven and talented individuals who want responsibility, opportunity, challenges, and above all – fun! Your opinion, your progression, and your values count. With benefits including pension schemes, death-in-service cover, uniform allowance, and long-service rewards, you’ll always feel like a truly valued member of the Robert Price family.

Working at Robert Price offers you the opportunity to live in a beautiful area of the world. You don’t have to head for the big cities for a great job, instead enjoy lifestyle benefits to make any inner city commuter green with envy.

Employee benefits and perks

At Robert Price our staff are the bedrock to our success. As a member of the team, you’ll be an individual, not a number, with training and development at the forefront of your career path. We’re proud of both our retention rates and employee satisfaction levels, which are testament to our high levels of staff wellbeing.

As Standard

Every member of staff is given:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• NEST pension scheme membership.
• Uniform/boot money allowance.
• Comprehensive death-in-service cover.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Staff discounts.

Training & Development

At Robert Price, one of our core aims is to help every team member achieve their personal development ambitions. We offer access to a wide range of training and development opportunities tailored to each individual’s needs — from on-the-job learning and specialist courses to formal qualifications that build lasting skills and confidence. We proudly support staff members through apprenticeship scheme completion while they work, and also offer graduate trainee placements and work experience positions to help new talent get started on their career journey. Whatever stage you’re at, we’ll give you the guidance, encouragement, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Wellness & Well Being

At Robert Price, we believe that wellbeing goes hand in hand with great teamwork and personal growth. Our employees enjoy a range of wellbeing perks designed to keep body and mind in top form — from regular staff football matches to our Robert Price Runners group, where we cover entry fees to popular running events and provide a supportive community of like-minded runners who motivate and inspire each other. Each year, our annual Charity Challenge pushes us to step outside our comfort zones with a rewarding physical adventure that strengthens team spirit and raises funds for good causes. It’s all about staying active, connected, and making a positive impact — together.

Career development and growth

We look to find career progression opportunities for all our employees. Your development is our priority. Career satisfaction ensures we benefit from a proactive and engaged workforce. With such a range of job roles and responsibilities on offer, the next step on your career ladder is always ready and waiting. With regular staff training and performance reviews, it’s easy to develop your skills and gain promotion opportunities at Robert Price.

Robert Price offer a range of careers such as Yard Worker/Forklift Driver, Counter Sales, Kitchen & Bathroom Designers, Internal Sales, External Sales and Branch Managers. In addition, we offer roles in various Head Office departments from Finance, Human Resources, Marketing to Transport.

Apprenticeships

At Robert Price, there are plenty of opportunities for learning and development. In partnership with the BMF, we offer a range of different apprenticeships for our staff. Apprenticeships are available for all employees whether you are new to the industry or you are an existing employee and have had a change in role in the last 12 months.

We are committed to supporting the next generation of industry professionals. With a shared ambition to see thousands of apprentices supported across the BMF membership by 2030. we are proud to play our part in shaping the future of construction. Through championing recruitment, development and education, heling to build a skilled and sustainable workforce for the years ahead.

EDI (equity, diversity & inclusion) initiatives

We are committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, regardless of sex, age, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, or disability. By doing so, we aim to create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

BMF Remuneration Report

According to the Annual BMF Remuneration Report, women make up an average of 12.6% of the industry workforce in Wales. At Robert Price, we are proud to exceed this benchmark, with women representing 16.8% of our workforce.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant is a national promise by the UK government and the nation that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and with respect, ensuring they don’t face disadvantage and receive special consideration for sacrifices made.

 We, Robert Price Builders Merchants Ltd. will endeavour to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant:

• Members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantages arising from their service in the provision of public and commercial services.
• In some circumstances special provision may be justified, especially for those who have given the most, such as the injured or bereaved.

Sustainability / environmental stewardship

At Robert Price, we are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our branches by not only meeting all relevant environmental legislation as a minimum standard, but by continually improving our Environmental Management System (EMS). We actively work to reduce the risk of pollution through ongoing staff training, ensuring everyone understands their role in protecting the environment. Alongside this, we focus on reducing energy consumption in our day-to-day operations by introducing practical, energy-saving initiatives that make a real difference.

Sustainability

Environmental Stewardship

We are committed to responsible environmental stewardship, ensuring that all of our wood products are sourced from legal, sustainably managed forests. Through our robust processes, we provide full traceability from forest to final product, giving our customers confidence in the integrity of our supply chain.