Huws Gray

About Huws Gray

The Huws Gray Group is one of the UK’s leading independent building merchants and specialist distribution businesses. Founded in 1990 from a single branch in Anglesey, the Group has rapidly expanded over the past 30 years through organic growth and acquisitions. The Group operates at over 300 trading and distribution locations and employ c.5,000 colleagues. The Group is a premium merchant and distributor of a broad range of building materials and products, including being a leading timber merchant and importer to corporate, trade and retail customers and has been backed by private equity firm Blackstone since 2021

Company culture

Huws Gray are passionate about creating a culture of performance where all of our colleagues can thrive. We are clear about what we expect from our teams through business reviews, honest feedback, coaching and recognising a great job.

Our first colleague survey with Great Place To Work has recently been launched, showing Huws Gray’s commitment to working and building on the feedback from our colleagues, ensuring that we have a two-way conversation between our colleagues and leadership teams.

To support colleagues with learning and development, we have created the Huws Gray Academy, which enhance colleagues skills to help them in their roles, and develop their skills for the future. Additionally, an Internal Communications platform has been launched to connect and collaborate with colleagues across our businesses, and to share helpful information that colleagues may find useful away from work.

Employee benefits and perks

We have the full suite of all the benefits you would expect to find in a company who is passionate about supporting our valued colleagues. Our benefits package is evolving and we are always on the lookout for ways to refresh and elevate the offering to our colleagues. We value the contribution each colleague makes to our company performance, so every colleague is invited to participate in a bonus scheme to share in our success.

Career development and growth

We are a founder-led, independent builders’ merchant, who are passionate about putting our people first. We aim to be the best we can be, keep things simple and have fun along the way.

Our colleagues have been a key part in our 30+ years of successful trading and are crucial for our business. Every role within the Group plays an instrumental part in our achievements. We value our colleagues’ skills and experience, knowledge, and relationships with customers and suppliers.

Huws Gray are passionate about everyone reaching their full potential. Colleagues are encouraged to identify their aspirations so we can provide opportunities to progress through the business. Through training, development and support, we help our colleagues achieve their career goals, so that we have an exciting, rewarding and enjoyable future together.

EDI (equity, diversity & inclusion) initiatives

Huws Gray are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across our business so that our colleagues and customers alike feel valued and respected. We want to ensure our teams reflect the communities that they serve and our people can show up to work and be 100% themselves.

Sustainability / environmental stewardship