New Starter Welcome Booklet
March 2025
• Markets
• Industrial Solutions
• Life Sciences
• Mobile Solutions
• Solving Complex Filtration Needs
• Our Purpose
• Our Principals
• Our Values
• Welcome!
• Meet the Team!
• Day 1 on site
• What to wear
• Clocking in and out
• Breaks
• Facilities
• Parking
• Pay and Payslips
• Health and Safety and Environmental Impact
• First Aiders
• We Speak Up!
• Policy Pack
• HR Team
Mining Transportation
Construction Agriculture
Helping Provide Food to Family Tables
Helping Clean the Air at Work
Helping Move Supplies
Helping Get Products Where They Need to Go
Helping Reach New Heights
Helping Produce and Package Food and Drink
Helping To Stay Mobile
Helping To Develop New Therapies
ACT WITH INTEGRITY ENGAGE AND EMPOWER OUR PEOPLE
OPERATE SAFELY AND SUSTAINABLY DELIVER FOR CUSTOMERS
ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES
CULTIVATE INNOVATION
INTEGRITY RESPECT
COMMITMENT INNOVATION
VALUES-DRIVEN TEAM
MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM
CHARITY & ORGANIZATION FUNDRAISING DONALDSON FOUNDATION GIVES $1.2M ANNUALLY
EDUCATIONFOCUSED GRANTS
Welcome to Donaldson Filtration Leicester!
We are delighted to welcome you to our team and introduce you to the unique culture and values that define us. As you step into our plant, you become an integral part of an organisation that not only prioritises excellence in quality, reliability, service, and value but is also committed to your personal and professional growth. At Donaldson, we believe in providing our employees with continual opportunities to develop, recognising that this benefits both the individual and the organisation. As you embark on this exciting journey with us, know that we are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages learning, innovation, and collaboration. Your success is vital to our collective achievements.
Karl Andrew – Plant
Director
Start Date: December 1995
Responsible for Leicester site and overall responsibility for management of Ops function.
Sarah Johnson – HR Manager
Start Date: March 2010
Responsible for Human
Resources Function
People related matters
Recruitment
Training
Employee Engagement
Employment law compliance
Payroll/benefits
Reception
Sanjay Pancholi – Finance Manager
Start Date: September 2002
Responsible for Company Finance
Legal and Statutory compliance
Mark Frearson – H&S Manager Service
Start Date: May 2017
Responsible for
• Ensuring legal compliance
• All aspects of H&S within the Service organisation
Sharon Hamill – Supply Chain Manager
Start Date: January 2025
Responsible for
• Management of Supply Chain team, and CAD.
• Supply Chain includes, stores, despatch, planning, purchasing
Richard Jones – Manager Sales
Start Date: September 2017
Responsible for
• UK & Ireland sales for IAF (Industrial Air Filtration) division
Barry Summers – OEM Sales Manager
Start Date: July 2008
Responsible for
• OEM sales within EMEA region
Darren Price – Field Service Manager
Start Date: March 2007
Responsible for
• UK, Ireland & Scandinavia Service Organisation.
Jared Farmer –Engineering Manager
Start Date: February 1995
Responsible for
• UK, Ireland & Poland projects team
Simon Bathurst – Senior Sales Manager
Start Date: January 2005
Responsible for
• Industrial Gasses Sales in Northern and Eastern Europe
• International export
Jonathan Smith – Sales Manager
Start Date: November 2004
Responsible for
• UK & Ireland Sales for Industrial Gasses
Rob Helm – Sales Manager
Start Date: August 2011
Responsible for
• UK, Ireland & Scandinavia Sales for Process Filtration
• UK Internal sales
If you've arrived by car, please utilise the designated visitors' parking spaces located at the front of the building on your first day.
Once you reach the front door, press the HR button to gain entry. A member of the team will be there to greet you and take you to your new work area.
Expect a personalised tour of your workspace, and the chance to meet your new colleagues. We believe in fostering a supportive environment, and your manager will help you get acquainted with your new team.
There has been a production plant on this site since 1955! Dallow and Lambert acquired the green field site and moved their already 40 year established business to Thurmaston.
At our office, we embrace a business casual dress code, which allows for a comfortable yet professional atmosphere. We encourage you to express your personal style within these guidelines, keeping in mind the importance of maintaining a polished and respectful appearance. Additionally, your safety is our priority, and we provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for your role. On your first day, you will receive the appropriate PPE, and our team is always here to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.
Our clocking system uses biometric fingerprint recognition. Upon commencement with the Company the HR Department will arrange to set up a profile for each employee.
For payroll and health and safety requirements it is vital that all employees clock in and out of site for every occasion they go outside of the site gates, failure to do so will be taken very seriously.
You will be issued with a site access card with your photograph on it. Please always wear this as it as a visible from of ID for all our colleagues when on site.
The intricate patterns and ridges on our fingertips develop in the womb and remain unchanged throughout our lives, making each person's fingerprints truly one-of-a-kind.
Lunch break is generally 30 minutes.
Don’t worry if you forget your sandwiches! Within a 5–10-minute stroll, you'll find a variety of local amenities for a quick lunch break. Walkers, Asda, Tesco Express, Londis, and Sainsbury's are all close by, offering plenty of options. If you're up for a short drive, Thurmaston Shopping Centre is just 1.8 miles away, where you can visit M&S Food, Starbucks, or pick up a takeout from McDonald's or Pizza Hut.
Just don’t forget to clock out when you leave site and in when you return.
Sufficient storage will be provided for your personal belongings on your first day. It is the responsibility of employees to ensure the safe storage of personal property.
Fully stocked vending machines for hot & cold drinks and snacks are available for all colleagues to drink in the Canteen. They accept cash only. The consumption of food is not permitted on the shopfloor and only drinks in closed cups are allowed. The canteen has fridge/freezers, microwaves and hot and cold water for everyone's use. Notice boards in the canteen and about the site will keep you up to date with Company news.
Table tennis has the Guinness World Record for the longest rally in history. The record was set during a match between two Swedish players, Daniel Iveson and Carl Söderlund, in 2014. The incredible rally lasted for a staggering 8 hours, 40 minutes, and 5 seconds,
If you are travelling by car, we have ample free parking space on site. On your fist day please park in the visitors' bays at the front and we will show you where to park on day 2.
For cyclists, we have a secured bike shed which we will give you the code to on arrival. To ensure extra security, it’s a good idea to bring your own chain to lock your bike to the rails within the shed.
For our monthly paid colleagues, you can expect your funds to arrive on the 15th of each month, covering the current month—two weeks in advance and two weeks in arrears. If the 15th falls on a weekend the payment be made on the last working day before.
Your electronic payslips will be ready at the following link: https://ciqss.co.uk/donaldson
An email will be sent to you before your first pay day advising you of your Cintra Login details.
If you feel there are any issues with your pay, please speak to your line manager in the first instance.
The average pay packet in 1955 when Dallow and Lambert traded would have been between £5-10 per week, that’s £260-£520 per year!
Our fire alarm is tested weekly, you will receive an email or message about it if its due to be tested that day stating the exact time it will alarm.
At all other times, if the alarm sounds, leave the building by your nearest exit and head to your fire assembly point (as given to you in your H&S Induction).
Good environmental performance is everyone’s responsibility at Donaldson’s Leicester. We ask that everyone acts responsibly with the resources of the plant and the waste it produces. If you have any suggestions on how to improve sustainability on our site, please speak to the QSHE team.
Donaldson are committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by the end of 2030
Your wellbeing is our top priority. We have qualified first aiders on site to respond promptly to any accidents or incidents. In case of an emergency, report it immediately and seek assistance from our trained first aiders. They will assess the situation, provide necessary care and complete an Accident/Incident report.
Additionally, if you require mental health support, our dedicated first aiders are here for you. Simply request a confidential meeting via email or through your group leader. Your safety matters, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment for all employees.
Your overall wellbeing is made up of Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Environmental, Financial and Spiritual factors. Recognising this and nurturing each of these different facets can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
We have a comprehensive set of policies and procedures in place to guide and support you throughout your time here. You should have received our policy and procedure pack via email before your start date. If you haven't already, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with your copy. If you find you don't have it, please reach out to a member of our HR team, and they'll be more than happy to assist you. We're here to ensure you have all the information you need for a smooth and successful experience with us.
From left to right;
Amy Marsden: HR Administrator
Deborah Edmands: Payroll Specialist
Sarah Johnson: HR Manager
The HR team are here if you have any questions.
Keep us informed of any changes to your personal details (e.g., address, name, contact number, next of kin, medication etc.).
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