Promoting employee growth and well-being while enhancing our local community and the environment
Laura McFarland
Head Of People Operations
“We understand that Corporate Social Responsibility means improving conditions for our employees, the community, and the environment. We value how our social impact can strengthen communities and change lives. By actively supporting a local charity through a long-term partnership, providing both tangible and intangible support, and involving our employees, we believe together we can make a difference.”
Our Core Values
Raising Funds for Our Charity
We work in direct partnership with The Welcome Centre, food bank and more, and selected other local Huddersfield charities that are meaningful to our colleagues.
We support their vital work with sponsorship and fundraising. From running Marathons to dress-down Fridays, everybody works as a team towards our cause with every single bit making a difference.
In addition to direct funds, we support the charity by sharing expertise from across our many business functions, including Finance, HR, Marketing, and operations, to help maximise their impact on local people.
Cultivating a culture where employees can grow
Our comprehensive approach to organisational and people development ensures that every employee is aligned with our business goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
We prioritise robust training and mentorship programs, including valuable apprenticeship opportunities across various roles and departments. By collaborating with local educational institutions, such as the University of Huddersfield, we offer a range of courses that empower our employees to develop their skills and advance their careers.
With a strong focus on employee engagement and inclusion, we conduct regular satisfaction surveys and maintain a true open-door policy to ensure every voice is heard.
We have achieved a 92% retention rate and significant productivity improvements through strategic performance measurement and internal talent development. We not only invest in our workforce but strengthen our organisation for the future.
At Mac’s, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Enhancing our local community
Mac’s is a large local employer, and we are passionate about making a positive impact within our community. We work directly with local schools and universities, providing opportunities for students to learn about the world of work and specifically manufacturing. We sponsor a local football team, Lindley Moor FC, who provide high-quality football sessions for young people, promoting well-being, teamwork, and health – values we hold dear in our business.
Protecting & Preserving the Environment
In what is inherently a carbon-heavy industry, Mac’s are committed to mitigating any of our impacts on the environment and preserving the truly beautiful area around our site, which hosts an old Roman road and even a historical milestone.
Preventing Waste
Through the innovative design of our site, we recycle most water and strive to recycle the large variety of waste we produce, from office paper to metal components. There are some things that sadly cannot be recycled, and these items are disposed of properly to prevent any environmental damage.
We recently installed a new shot blasting booth, which compared to sandblasting, reuses the same shot material up to 8 times, while also providing a better quality paint finish on our trucks, benefitting our customers for years to come, and ultimately saving them money.
Enhancing our site
We have planted trees all around the perimeter to aid drainage, help control noise, and allow our site to blend into the local environment. The historic site plays host to an old Roman road, Milestone, and trig point, all of which have been protected while ongoing work is carried out to extend our main workshop.