Empowering careers to help you realise your potential

Built on 25 years of innovation and service excellence, we’re trusted by leading household names in the UK and beyond. With the perfect mix of quality products and services, we’re primed to become the UK’s preferred industrial chemical manufacturer and distributor.

We’re always looking for people who can help us continue our exceptional growth. Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to the world of work, our business provides the opportunities and support to take your career to the next level.

Want to join the Rakem Group?

Our business is built on talent so if you think you’ve got skills and experience we could put to good use, we’d love to hear from you.

Our people-first approach

A family firm, we nurture our team with new experiences. Empower them to deliver their goals and inspire them to grow professionally and personally. As a result, our business grows with them. Creating a positive cycle of opportunity and growth that enables our customers and colleagues to go beyond what they thought was possible.

Reward

Pay and pension

  • We target our pay above 75% of our competitors
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Above statutory company pension contributions

Holiday

  • 4.5 days of work for 5 days pay every week
  • 23 days plus bank holidays and service-based leave available
  • The option to buy five extra days of holiday each year

Wellbeing

  • Employee assistance plan
  • Regular on-site health and wellbeing events
  • Discounted gym membership for you and your family
  • Occupational health support
  • Charity lunches and social events paid for by us

Learning and development

  • Significant investment in training and skills growth
  • Employee-led development scheme
  • Paid apprenticeship scheme
  • Promote from within policy
  • Real opportunities to move between roles and teams

Collaboration

We’re four companies but one team. We bring our colleagues together to build the relationships that drive success. Our values of fun, friendly and family come to life through our charity lunches and social events.

Holiday

We support your work-life balance with five days pay for four and a half days of work. Every member of our team is treated like an adult and empowered to solve problems and develop new ideas.

Wellbeing

Purpose-built offices and cutting-edge research and development laboratories give our people the tools and environment they need to do their best work. Our culture makes work a happy place to be.

Hear from some of our people

Health & Safety
Meet Dan our QHSE Manager
From apprentice to degree level training, Dan’s future is bright.
Marketing
Meet Tyler our Marketing Executive
How a chance application led to a successful apprenticeship for Tyler.
Sales
Meet Danny our Commercial Manager
Danny’s story proves that we love to promote from within.