Welcome to Instarmac

BACK TO THE BEGINNING...

A multi award-winning market leading company. Manufacturing of cement and bitumen based products to the world market for over 40 years. We have built a solid reputation on the research, development and production of innovative materials for use in highway maintenance, urban regeneration, tiling, flooring and internal finishing sectors.

1977

Instarmac Repair Services Ltd is established after founder Charles “Charlie” Hudson purchased a pothole repair material from Emcol after seeing the product on BBC’s Tomorrow’s World.

1998

Instarmac moves to new premises in Kingsbury and export to Europe begins

2007 Achieved a £20 million turnover.

2008

Move to a £17 million site in Dordon and purchase a second holiday home in Padstow.

2002 Purchased holiday home in Tenerife

2009 Instarmac secures ‘The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ accreditation

2012

Instarmac named as a ‘Great Place to Work’

2010 Acquired Emcol and export to Asia and New Zealand begins

2016

2017

Instarmac acquires Aztec Aerosols

We gained our highest ranking in ‘The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For’

2014 Achieved a £50 million turnover

2013

Instarmac acquires Wondertex

2018

Instarmac named as a Great Place to Work for the second time.

2018

Launched UltraTileFixcombining UltraTile and Granfix which was acquired in 2016.

INVESTMENTS

Instarmac have a significant property portfolio and holds shares in other entrepreneurial and growing businesses.

2018

Purchased a third holiday home in St Ives worth £450K.

TODAY

Our vision is for Instarmac Holdings to become a £75 - £100 million turnover business by 2023 through organic growth, investments and acquisitions.

OUR AWARDS

We are very proud to have been recognised as a ‘Sunday Times

Top 100 Small Company to Work For’ for nine years. This award recognises how we value and engage all employees. It also acknowledges our commitment to local and national community projects, as well as environmental policies.

In 2018, we were officially named as a ‘Great Place to Work’ – just one of 66 organisations recognised by the prestigious awards out of hundreds of entrants. Great Place to Work believe a successful company is built through day-to-day relationships with employees who trust the people they work with, have pride in what they do and enjoy the company of people they work alongside – values we pride ourselves on.

These achievements are the latest in a long line of awards. We have been placed in 20th position in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the Midlands, been ranked number one in the Mid Market 300, were named as a Low-Risk Operator by the DVSA, were presented with the coveted RoSPA Gold Medal Award and completed the transition to the new ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 accreditations, one of the first companies to do so.

OUR BRANDS

A range of proven and trusted highway maintenance materials, including a HAPAS Approved Manhole Reinstatement System, bedding mortars, high specification concretes, cold lay asphalt concretes, construction chemicals and ancillaries.

A BS 7533 compliant mortar paving system for rigid paving installations. The range includes high specification bedding and resinous mortars, slurry primer, rapid set flowable grout, paving sealer and brick slip adhesive.

A range of ready mixed and cement based wall and floor tile adhesives. Completing the range is a selection of grouts, with matching silicones, primer, tanking kit and levelling compounds.

A range of levelling and smoothing compounds, repair and finishing compounds, primer and moisture protection materials.

A range of internal finishing solutions, to include drylining, decorative texturing and coving adhesive, all expertly formulated for professional results.

Our world renowned cold lay asphalts are available on every continent through a network of licensees and distributors.

Instarmac offers 6 brands to the world market, these are:

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of today’s technology to provide our customers with innovative, proven and quality materials. We are committed to providing high specification products that are durable and independently tested, backed up by first class customer, technical and sales support.

Our success comes down to the commitment of all departments (Technical, Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Sales and Support Teams) working together with uncompromising ethics and integrity, to ensure that the best quality products and service is provided to our customers.

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR REPUTATION AND OUR PEOPLE.

Every department has an important role to play at Instarmac and it is only by working together that we can continue to work as effectively as we do. We are proud of our high performance culture and our standards, our highly accountable workforce and our strong leadership team.

New employees are selected based on their ability to work as part of a team and in adopting our unique culture and values, as well as meeting the requirements of the role.

New employees are expected to share their knowledge and skills with colleagues, to feel proud of their contributions and celebrate success as a team.

OUR VALUES WORK HARD

Working hard means more than simply giving additional effort - it represents attitude and desire. It reflects a “can do” mentality, a willingness to roll up your sleeves, solve problems and a need to get the job done right. Hard workers set standards and examples for others. They build team spirit, exhibit passion and willingness and are never satisfied. They know that nothing worthwhile is easy.

Here are some examples of how our employees demonstrate hard work:

• Taking pride in their personal appearance and in the work they produce

At Instarmac we believe in the dignity of hard work and the results that it produces. We believe that anything is possible for those who do more than is expected. We also know the value of having fun in the workplace, makes successes more meaningful.

• Are always on time and do not clock watch

• Present solutions rather than problems

• Care about the work they do

SUCCESS COMES DOWN TO HAVING STRONG WORK ETHICS AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

HAVE FUN

A fun atmosphere encourages energetic, enthusiastic, employees who want to come to work each day to enjoy each other’s company. We sponsor employee engagement events and activities that support this ethos.

Together, working hard and having fun opens doors to achievement, success and fulfilment. Working hard and having fun show our potential, our character and our passion. They are proof that we care about what we do and who we are.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Instarmac provides a wealth of opportunities and possibilities through which anyone can make a difference every day. Whether it’s one person or one team, everyone has the capacity to create positive and lasting change.

There are countless examples of how our employees can make a difference in the workplace, here are just some:

• Challenge the status quo

• Drive change and continuous improvement

• Consistently asking “can we do better?”

We expect our employees to get involved and demonstrate their commitment to our company and to one another.

EVERYONE HAS THE CAPACITY TO CREATE POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGE IF YOU CANNOT ENJOY THE WORK YOU DO, YOU ARE IN THE WRONG JOB!

AND IT DOESN’T STOP THERE!

Rewarding for results...

100% Attendance Draw

Win a holiday to our Tenerife Holiday Home including 6 flights and £500 spending money. Runner up prizes include ‘Living the Dream’ experiences and Super Cash prizes.

Foodie Days

As a thank you for our hard work, we are regularly treated to a free lunch.

Prize Draws

As part of our commitment to employee engagement, we hold regular prize draws throughout the year.

Refer a Friend

Do you know someone who would like to receive these fantastic benefits? If you know someone who would be an asset to Instarmac, let us know and get £500.

WE REGULARLY GET REWARDED FOR WORKING HARD

Giving something back....

Employee Benefit Trust (EBT)

We have created the Employee Benefit Trust to provide financial support and assistance to employees in unexpected circumstances.

Getting the family involved....

Kids competitions

Throughout the year we have competitions for employee’s children and grandchildren where each receives a certificate and prize.

Holiday Homes

We have one holiday home in Los Cristianos. Tenerife and two holiday homes in Cornwall - all of which are available free of charge for all employees and their families to enjoy.

WHAT OUR BENEFITS MEAN TO US

People here are extremely friendly and helpful. The benefits are fantastic and offered to all. I am a working Mum and it’s important I have the right work/home life balance and the use of 3 holiday homes has meant I have been able to enjoy quality time with my family without worrying about the costs.

They help financially should you get into difficulty. Their world food and health days make you feel looked after.

Knowing that both myself and my family have private medical cover really gives you peace of mind.  It is so reassuring knowing you can be seen and treated quickly.

The holiday homes that we have access to are amazing. I have been to both Tenerife and Padstow and having the flights paid for is amazing.

Winning a Living the Dream experience at Instarmac gave my daughter and I the opportunity to have a memorable few days in Edinburgh – a experience we will never forget.

Having received financial help through EBT, I was able to focus on my rehabilitation which took away money worries for me and my family. I don’t think I would have got the same support anywhere else.

WHAT MAKES INSTARMAC A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

When we asked the question, “what makes Instarmac a great place to work”, this is what our employees said…

Consideration for the workforce and in making the company a better place to work.

Holiday homes and travel contribution. Free fruit, drinks and biscuits. Benefits such as Denplan, private healthcare, enhanced pension contribution and, PPRP. Monthly foodie events, daily Christmas draws, ticket giveaway to concerts, Make a Difference vouchers, open door policy for Senior Management and Directors and team nights out.

Nice to be made to feel important by all the Directors regardless of our position in the workplace. Everyone plays a huge part in the Company’s success and we are thanked for doing so.

Unlike anywhere I have worked before. The Company believe strongly in its values, everyone is expected to work hard, have fun and make a difference. All of the management team are approachable and have an ‘open door’ policy and everyone has time for each other.

You are given encouragement and empowerment to do your job. People are open and honest and work together.

There is an un-ending desire to always be better, both in an individual’s development and the services we provide to our customers.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Our Tamworth site has adopted intelligent lighting to reduce electricity usage as well as recycling waste water. We have solar panels to generate heat to warm our water, continue to recycle more material than ever before and are proud to be a zero waste to landfill site. We have worked hard to reduce our carbon footprint by implementing the latest manufacturing technologies and collecting plastic containers from customers to recycle.

We are committed to making a positive and lasting contribution to the local community. We take a proactive and committed approach to increasing the representation of local people in our workforce and currently, 58% of employees live within a 5 mile radius, and 87% within a 15 mile radius.

We are passionate about helping young people develop their skills and finding the right career for them and this is achieved through our Graduate and Apprentice Schemes.

Giving back has always been important to Instarmac. This help can be provided in a number of ways, for example through our campaign

to support our corporate charity ‘We Are All Making a Difference’ - a member of our team even ran the London Marathon to raise money. We are keen to support local schools, colleges and hospitals, refuge centres and food banks. We have also supplied building materials to local church and community projects.

ROAD TO RECRUITMENT

Our recruitment process can have a number of stages depending on which role you have applied for. This section will walk you through our recruitment process and tell you how we structure our interviews so you know what to expect.

Dress Code

The dress code at Instarmac is smart business wear – you should bear this in mind when dressing for your interview. Gentlemen are expected to wear a tie.

PParking

We provide parking at Instarmac. To ensure the car park runs as safely and efficiently as possible, we request that you reverse park your car. Please use visitor spaces.

No Smoking Site

Please be aware that Instarmac is a strictly no-smoking site and smoking is not permitted anywhere on site. This includes sitting in your car in the car park.

Pass Go: First Interview

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an interview with the Recruiting Manager. This will help us get to know you a little better and find out more about your skills and experience. We will also discuss your suitability for the role and find out why you would like to join us at Instarmac. This is a good opportunity for you to ask questions about the role and the business.

Next Step: Panel Interview

If you are successful, you will be back for a panel interview usually with the Recruiting Manager, HR and a Director. This interview will follow a similar format as your first interview, however you may find this interview is more technical and focuses upon your relevant work experience and skills. As part of this step, you may be asked to undertake a technical assessment or prepare a presentation on a topic related to the role applied for.

Diversion

Depending on the role you have applied for, you may be invited back for a third and final stage. This could be anything from an hour to a whole day. If there are a number of positions available for the same role, the face to face interview may be replaced with a telephone interview or an assessment centre. As part of the assessment centre, you may be asked to participate in role play and group exercises and deliver a presentation.

CAREER PROGRESSION

We understand that employees want to develop their skills and understand their next career move.

Our Career Matrix shows all available career paths and allows employees to develop by making the knowledge, skills, experience and job requirements for each position within the company transparent.

With this information, dialogue can be opened for employees to speak with their manager and plan for future opportunities within the group.

Instarmac supports employees in developing and pursuing a career path by providing access to these opportunities and information.

• Role and Person Profiles – outlining required competencies

• Access to employees already doing the job

• Role appreciation

• Coaching and/or mentoring

• Promotions, transfers or lateral moves

• Formal succession planning

With access to these processes and systems most employees should have the opportunity to pursue a career path, subject to availability.

ENGAGEMENT APP

Experience a new level of Engagement with our Engagement App

As the company grows, it is incredibly important to us that employees are involved in Instarmac’s award-winning culture and feel part of our team. Our engagement app is just another one of the many initiatives to make Instarmac a great and engaging place to work.

The App has some great bespoke functions and helps employees stay connected, having their voice heard and receiving recognition wherever they are.

There are many benefits to downloading the InstarApp, including:

• Access Company Benefits

• Request a week in one of our holiday homes

• Recommend a Friend

• Update your contact details

• View special offers and discounts

• Look at upcoming events

• Access achievement awards

• Receive notifications on the latest news at Instarmac

• Read bullets and newsletters

• Submit a Bright Idea

An engaged workforce is a critical component to our success, we don’t just want to maintain engagement, but we want to see how we can continually improve and enhance it.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Instarnet

Each department has a featured page on our Instarnet which allows everyone to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in each department.

On the Instarnet you will also find links to useful documents, such as holiday request forms and appraisal forms. You will also find the contact details for everyone in the business.

Instarmag

Published 3 times a year, the Instarmag is an internal newsletter which is distributed to everyone in the business. Each department contributes an article to the newsletter which often includes the latest news, staff changes, celebrations and competitions.

Bright Idea

We operate a scheme called “Bright Ideas”. This encourages employees to submit ideas on how to improve business processes and efficiencies. This ensures that we strive for continual improvement, and shows our commitment to listening to all employees and ensuring they have their say in regards to how the business is run.

STOP. THINK. ASK. Can we do better?

At Instarmac, you are encouraged to speak up and question how something is done. If you’ve been told something can’t be done, but believe it can, use your voice and question it further. Challenging the status quo and driving change are key values at Instarmac.