UK's largest building materials distributor with 1,400+ branches
Travis Perkins operates the UK's most extensive network of builders merchants and specialist supply businesses, serving trade customers across construction and home improvement. The company is mid-modernization: adopting Kubernetes while relying on Oracle, BigQuery, and Google Workspace for core operations. Hiring velocity is accelerating with 274 roles posted in the last 30 days—overwhelmingly sales-focused (293 open positions) and junior-weighted (208 junior roles)—reflecting a push to scale field teams and overcome execution gaps around sales targets, branch profitability, and stock accuracy.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Commercial, Sales Director, Regional Director
Travis Perkins plc is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, operating over 1,400 branches and stores nationwide. The group encompasses six operating businesses, including the flagship Travis Perkins builders merchant, Toolstation, and specialist divisions (BSS, Keyline, CCF, TF Solutions). With more than 17,000 colleagues, the company serves contractors, installers, and trade professionals with materials, tools, and services for new construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects. Current strategic priorities include integrating hire services into branch operations, developing electronic trading capabilities, improving branch profitability, and strengthening customer relationships through targeted training and category strategies.
Travis Perkins is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, operating 1,400+ branches and stores. The group includes six businesses: Travis Perkins builders merchant, Toolstation, and specialist divisions (BSS, Keyline, CCF, TF Solutions).
Travis Perkins uses Oracle, Google Workspace, BigQuery, Looker, AWS, CAD, and AutoCAD. The company is currently adopting Kubernetes and developing new digital systems for electronic trading.
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