Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading Aluminium manufacturing business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Hydro Aluminium UK has five sites across the UK and employs approximately 700 people.
Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.
Our Company Values
Care
Care for the work, our customers and the products we create.
Collaboration
Work alongside the team and other Hydro sites to create the best results for us and our customers.
Courage
Innovation. Have the courage to try something new to improve process.
A world of career opportunities for students, graduates and professionals. A learning culture of challenges, responsibilities, and variety. A friendly work environment of knowledgeable professionals. We depend on different perspectives to build industries that matter – for a more sustainable future. With us, you’re part of a bigger story. A story shaped by you. To find out more about what our employees feel about working with Hydro UK watch the video below.
How to Apply
We really want you to be able to shine in this application process so we can see what your strengths are therefore we can be flexible around our recruitment process. If you would like a call to discuss how we can give you the best opportunity to show us your suitability for our roles, or if you would like to carry out a work trial to allow you to see how we operate, please email with your request and telephone number and we will give you a call back to discuss.
Benefits
At Hydro UK we offer many rewarding benefits, some of these include:
- 27 paid days holiday per annum + 8 bank holidays
- Flexible shift patterns
- Refer a friend bonus up to £1,000
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Discount and cashback rewards at a variety of high street stores
- Life Insurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Policy
- Occupational sick pay after 12 months of employment
- Long Service Awards
- Career Development and training programmes
Inclusion and Belonging
In Hydro we strive to progressively make our spaces, processes and technologies more usable by people of all sensory, motor, cognitive and neurological abilities to ensure everyone can fully participate at work and beyond. Like building our inclusive culture, increasing our accessibility requires both organizational commitment and a shift in mindset.
Since we all have varied abilities and disabilities throughout our lives, Hydro strives to foster an environment and culture where people of all physical, cognitive and mental health abilities can feel supported and be successful.
Hydro UK are happy to be partners for Empowered Employers, who aim to ensure that people with disabilities who want to work are given the necessary adjustments by employers in order for them to be able to do so. They try to tackle the barriers of employment that people can face.
"We are hoping that being part of this campaign may help me bring new ideas to the company in attracting all applicants and working with organisations to ensure that once attracted that we have the facilities and support in place to allow them a happy and fulfilling work environment.”
Employee Testimonials
To find out more about what our employees say about working for Hydro, see some feedback here:
“I have gained a passion for Aluminium extrusion since working at Hydro, one of the best things for me is seeing what we can design & create and then extrude a few steps away from where I sit, it is incredible to see.”
Eve Tomlinson, Internal Sales
“No two days are alike, and I get to communicate with all levels of the organization. In HSE every day is eventful, and jam packed with challenges and learning opportunities.”
Veselin Genov, HSE Technician
“I was attracted to my current role due to the challenge and progression routes available, at Hydro the progressions are endless.”
Sammi Mitchell, Tensile Tester
“For me Hydro was always my number one choice of extruder in the UK because of the professional way I was treated as a customer. I knew the company had great career prospects.”
Louise Jackson, Account Manager
“ I have learnt that if I push myself, I can do more and more. I like my job because I like the people around me.”
Iwona Synowiec, Packing Team Leader
"The favourite part of my role is working with my team to achieve our goals, as a team we can achieve greatness".
Lea Hall, GEF Manager
Contact Us
We have lots more information on our social media, please give us a follow to find out more
Twitter – Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd
Linkedin – NorskHydro
Email – marketing.extrusion.uk@hydro.com
Phone – +44 191 301 1200
Updated: May 15, 2023