Wyckham Blackwell

About Wyckham Blackwell

Wyckham Blackwell started business in Hampton-in-Arden in 1884. Initially as home grown timber merchants the company has evolved through saw milling, fencing, specialist joinery and merchanting to become one of the UK’s leading timber engineering specialists, proudly supplying innovative, sustainable solutions to housebuilders, developers, and self-builders nationwide.

With over 140 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing Roof Trusses, Easi-Joist metal web joists, Spandrel Panels, Dormers, Timber Frame systems, and more.

As part of the Wyckham Blackwell Group, we’re known for quality, reliability, and exceptional service.

Joining our team means becoming part of a respected, long-established company that values its people, supports career development, and plays a vital role in shaping the future of construction.

Company culture

A legacy of excellence. A future of opportunity.

At Wyckham Blackwell, our company culture is built on a foundation of over 140 years of timber craftsmanship, integrity, and industry-leading innovation. As a business with deep roots and heritage, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, respectful, and inclusive working environment.

Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades, and it’s not not uncommon to find multiple generations of the same family working in the company. This unique sense of belonging and continuity creates a strong community feel, one where people look out for each other, and every contribution is valued.

We blend traditional values with a modern mindset. Trust, pride, and respect are at the heart of everything we do, from the factory floor to the design studio. Our teams are collaborative, our leadership is accessible, and our success is shared.

If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to be part of a team that genuinely values people, you’ll find your place at Wyckham Blackwell.

Timber Engineering Careers | Wyckham Blackwell

Employee benefits and perks

In addition to a competitive salary, we work hard to continuously improve our reward package to make sure we
remain an industry leader. We offer:

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Training opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to free and confidential support on a wide range of both work
related and personal areas.

Career development and growth

Grow with us. Shape the future of timber engineering.

At Wyckham Blackwell, we believe in empowering our people to reach their full potential. Whether you’re at the start of your career journey or ready to take the next step, we offer clear pathways to progression supported by accredited training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Since becoming part of the Wyckham Blackwell and Keystone Group in 2015, we’ve experienced a decade of rapid and sustainable growth, with continual investment in new technology, advanced manufacturing facilities, and professional development. Our commitment to continuous learning and upskilling means you’ll always have opportunities to grow with us.

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s largest timber engineering groups but, despite our scale, we remain grounded, focused on developing people, not just processes.

We’re building the future of construction with smarter, more sustainable solutions, and we encourage talented, ambitious individuals to grow with us.

EDI (equity, diversity & inclusion) initiatives

Wyckham Blackwell are committed to an active equal opportunity policy, from recruitment and selection, through training and development, appraisal and promotion, right up to retirement. It is our policy to promote an environment free from direct/indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation, where everyone will receive equal treatment.

Sustainability / environmental stewardship

Our objective is to create a climate of excellence, not only for our products and/or services, but for our employees, those persons affected by our activities and for the environment. We will manage our activities to minimise, wherever practical, their effect upon the environment. We are committed at all levels and at all functions of the organisation to continually improve our efforts. We recognise this will only be achieved by regular monitoring of our performance against objectives regulated by a committed management system.

The following environmental management measures and projects have been implemented;
• A commitment to replace all our older trucks with newer Euro 6 Trucks
• Installation of Solar Panels
• Lighting upgrade to high-efficiency LED
• Electrification of our plant vehicles (forklifts and side loaders)
• Electric/ Hybrid company vehicles

“Wyckham Blackwell are committed to protecting the environment from depletion and degradation. As a business based on manufacturing timber engineered products, we recognise the issues of sustainability and embrace them.”

Stephen Thompstone
Chief Executive Officer