Our values
Our values
Personal. Professional. Ethical. We’re committed to doing the right thing.
About Wainwright
Quality and service since 1891
At John Wainwright, we believe in doing the right thing. We put service and quality at the heart of everything, ensuring we deliver the very best to our customers, look after our workforce, and make a positive contribution to the environment and local communities.
We’re proud of our heritage and excited by our future. We’re building a legacy for the next generation, ensuring that our traditions are kept alive for many years to come.
Our values are at the centre of our business: personal, professional, ethical. They underscore everything we do.
PERSONAL
We always deliver personal service, putting the interests of our customers, our workforce and our communities first. Anyone who interacts with Wainwright will be valued, treated with respect and honesty. That’s what it means to put people at the heart of our business.
LIVING OUR VALUES
PROFESSIONAL
We’ve been trading for a long time and have a hard-earned reputation for professionalism. We’re accredited to the highest Safety, Health and Environmental standards and deliver the best quality premium products. Deal with Wainwright and you’ll encounter a company with traditional values for a modern world.
Ethical
You can rely on us to do the right thing, by our customers, our staff, the environment and the communities of which we are a part. Wainwright is an ethical company. We don’t cut corners and we never put the bottom line above people’s wellbeing. For us, doing the right thing is more important. It’s a part of our DNA.
Our Values in action
Here are some examples of the ways Wainwright’s values shape our way of doing business:
Apprenticeships and staff training and development
Giving every member of our team the chance to thrive.
Quality products and a commitment to service
Ensuring that our customers always get the best from us.
The Wainwright Futures Foundation
Sharing the fruits of our success with our local communities.
The Somerset Earth Science Centre
Supporting our industry to inspire the next generation and safeguard local biodiversity.
Charity and community activities
Making a contribution to local communities through activities like litter picks and volunteering days with the Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Green energy initiatives
Reducing our carbon emissions to help preserve our planet.
Business growth and development
Demonstrating how a professional and well-run business can flourish, even in challenging trading conditions.
Case Studies
We live our values in every area of Wainwright’s operations. Read our case studies to see how we follow the Wainwright Way for the benefit of our customers, staff, local communities, and the planet.
