How we care for our people
Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is indicative of the value we place in our individual employees' no matter what role they play in our organisation.
Providing our employees the support when they need it
We want you to be happy and healthy, both inside and outside of work. Our benefits and perks vary, but they’re all based on the philosophy that taking care of our people is good for all of us.Â
We know that everyone is different, so what we offer is constantly evolving based on employee needs and feedback.
We recognize that our employees have lives outside of work, and we want to support them in achieving a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible work arrangements, such as remote work options and flexible hours, to accommodate personal commitments and responsibilities.
Furthermore, we understand the importance of taking time off to recharge and rejuvenate. Our generous vacation and leave policies ensure that our staff have ample time to relax and spend.
Employee Health and WellbeingÂ
Health and Safety is our top priority and this extends to the wellbeing of our employeesÂ
We hold regular toolbox talks with our site and office-based employees on health issues and have partnered with organisations such as Prostate Cymru, Cardiff MIND and Cardiac nurses from University Hospital of Wales who have provided advice and guidance to our employees.
All Total employees have regular health screening with the aim of identifying any early signs of ill health,. We offer health insurance to some employees an also have a Health Assistance programme in place for all employees which provides financial assistance when employees need support with meeting the costs of things such as dental, optician and physiotherapy as well as more serious health problems where the costs of referrals to specialist and scans can be met.
We also take the issue of drink and drugs abuse very seriously and take a zero tolerance when this affects health and safety in the workplace. We do all we can to discourage employees abusing their health in such ways an all employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing at work.
We operate a cycle to work scheme for employees and support many opportunities to participate in physical activities, often linked to our charitable fundraising activities and our chosen Company Charity.
Mental HealthÂ
We acknowledge that although construction can be a rewarding and varied industry to work in, it is also an environment where pressures can be high. Therefore, we take the mental health of our employees very serious.
We regularly carry out mental health and wellbeing toolbox talks across our sites and offices. We hope we have created an environment where people know they are safe to talk about how they are feeling to colleagues. Over 10% of our workforce are trained as mental health first aiders, with plans to increase this further in the future. These first aiders are in roles where they are accessible to all our employees throughout all levels of the company.
HOW WE DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE
As a valued member of the team you will have the ability to progress your career through personal development opportunities and have access to professional and technical training.
HOW WE REWARD OUR PEOPLE
We aim to provide a working environment that makes people feel they are want to stay and give us their very best. Our staff turnover figures are lower than the industry norm.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Offering work experience placements is just one way of putting back into communities and over the years we have arranged numerous site-based and office-based opportunities.
HOW WE RECRUIT
There’s no one type of person we are looking for. We look for people who can bring new perspectives, skills and life experiences to our teams. We value challenge, curiosity and passion.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Total apprenticeships give solid foundations for a rewarding career in construction. You get paid while you learn, ‘hands on’ work experience, opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications
INTERNSHIPS
Get the experience you need so that you don’t have to go to university for the job you want. We all know about the soar in tuition fees. Now, more than ever is probably the best time for you to get involved in an internship.Â
CURRENT VACANCIES
If you’re interested in joining the Total Group, search our latest vacancies for a role that suits your skills. As a rapidly growing company, new roles are being advertised on our social media channels, so if youÂ
DIVERSITY POLICY
We expect our employees to achieve the highest standards of professionalism in all they do and we undertake to treat them fairly and with the courtesy and respect they deserve. The policy of the Group is that all Â
TRAINING ACADEMY
The Total Training Academy is one of the UK’s largest and most experienced private provider of construction training. For over 20 years we have been helping young people turn their talent into a trade.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
Whether we’re constructing a landmark building, financing a new motorway or keeping a hospital clean, our business is all about improving lives. Our standards are high as well – as shown by our awards in everythingÂ
WHY JOIN US
We employ around 500 people and contractors, with well established businesses in the UK. We have four core capabilities: Support services, Integrated solutions, Construction services and Public Private Partnerships.
GRADUATES
At Total our roots are in construction, although over the next 5 years we provide all the services needed to create and manage which play a vital part in national economies and local. We deliver important servicesÂ