Selco Builders Warehouse

About Selco Builders Warehouse

Looking to build a career with a company that’s proud to support the nation’s tradespeople?  At Selco Builders Warehouse, we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic, down-to-earth individuals who bring a positive, team-first attitude to everything they do!

We’re a well-established name in the industry with a strong store network across the UK – and we’re continuing to invest in our people, our business, and our future.  It’s a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, but you’ll be surrounded by great colleagues and backed by a superb reward and benefits package.

We’re committed to being a truly inclusive employer.  That means creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive – regardless of background or experience.  Health and Safety remains our top priority, and we’ll always support our colleagues in doing their best work, safely.

Company culture

Our values are hugely important in helping us to create a positive work environment. We encourage health and happiness at work. In turn, staying healthy and happy at work helps us to stay engaged in the work we’re doing which is key to providing our customers with an excellent service truly delivering an environment “where the Trade go”.
We are sustainable, trustworthy and responsible

We’re a supportive, trustworthy and forward thinking team. Our colleagues and customers can always rely on us to do the right thing, as we conduct our business in a socially responsible and ethical way. We ensure that the decisions and actions we make always have a positive impact on the environment, and the communities in which we operate in. Our sustainability pledge further acknowledges our commitment to making a positive contribution as a progressive business, and as individuals.

We are entrepreneurial and empowering

We look forward, not back – we don’t just do things because we’ve always done them that way. Through innovative thinking and challenging the status quo, we’re always striving to make our business the best it can be for our customers. We believe that every colleague has value to add. We encourage all to be empowered to share their voice, while being continually supported in their personal development.

We value the contribution of our colleagues

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and their safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. We’re committed to investing in our people and helping them grow their skills as they build a career with us. We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our business, and provide opportunity to every individual. We believe that small gestures go a long way, so it’s important that we recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements every colleague makes.

We always will be brilliant for our customers

Our job is ensuring the nation’s tradespeople have everything they need for their projects. We understand the trade and they know what to expect from us when they walk through our doors. We’re a one stop shop – it’s what sets us apart from our competitors. We ensure we have everything they need, when they need it; our reliability is the reason we’ve built such a loyal customer base. We don’t rest on our laurels – we take customer satisfaction very seriously, and always strive to find ways in which we can improve.

We always stay one step ahead and be ambitious

Ambition is at the core of our business. By breaking convention, and actively looking for new opportunities to evolve, we continue to be market leaders and the first choice for tradespeople. We encourage our colleagues to be ambitious by learning and developing, no matter what their role; every individual is encouraged to look for the next great opportunity, whether that’s for business growth or personal growth.

Employee benefits and perks

Career development and growth

We want you to be able to perform at your best what you start your career with Selco. That’s why we have a number of training initiatives to help you

Your Induction

​We are here to support you from day one, and that is why we ask all new colleagues to join one of our Regional Induction programmes carried out by our friendly team of Selco Learning Partners. These induction programmes may not be held in the place where you will work, but don’t worry as we will cover all of the costs for your travel and food. Depending upon your role the inductions can last from 1 day, right through to 1 week – all aimed at giving you the best start in your new role!

During your induction you will meet other colleagues that are starting their new journey’s with Selco so it will give you chance to meet some new friends right from day 1. The Learning Partner will also go through some key topics with you including Health & Safety, Customer Service and all of the useful information you need to know when starting to work for a new business like when we get paid, and how you access all of the great benefits available to you as a Selco colleague.

Fork Lift Truck Training

We will always provide you with the skills that you need to carry out your role. Many of our Branch roles require the use of a Fork Lift Truck. If this is the case for your job we will train you on how to use this equipment. Using a specialist training provider we will train and provide you with an externally recognised certificate of competence for our Reach & Counterbalance Fork Lift trucks.

First Aid Training

For the safety of our colleagues and our customers we require all Branch keyholders to be trained in the basics of first aid. If you join us as a key holder you will be first aid trained and receive an externally recognised first aid certificate.

The Selco Rising Stars Management Training Programme

We are committed to providing our colleagues with a genuine career path which provides the skills, techniques and self-development required to become a Selco Branch Manager of the future.

The programmes are designed to be a step by step progression from the shop floor to Deputy Manager.

The courses are 12 – 18 months in duration and success will mean gaining a nationally recognised qualification. The Management Training programme is a great way to boost career and promotion prospects and equip our colleagues with the tools required to become our Managers of the future.

The Selco Driver Academy

Not everyone wants to be the next Manager or Supervisor. Our Driver Academy is a great way of increasing your earning potential. A 12 month, levy funded course providing you with all that you need to become an HGV Driver, including Cat C and HIAB licences.​

Specialist Training

We employ over 2,600 colleagues who carry out a variety of different roles, so where needed we source specialist training and development courses to meet the needs of the individual. There would be too many to list here but in the past we have happily paid for and supported colleagues to train in areas such as Accountancy, Human Resources and Health & Safety in order to help them further their career with us.