The Workplace

Niftylift employees operate in an engaging work environment, which inspires progress through skill development and training.

Culture & Conduct

Our Culture:

• Our culture is one of openness, participation, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. We believe people to be our prime asset, highly valued and rely upon employee involvement and their commitment to achieving the demands placed on the business.

Our Conduct:

• Our conduct of operating as a single-status organisation stems from the belief that all employees should be treated fairly and equally whatever their role within the organisation.
• We also believe that all individuals, whatever their role, have a shared responsibility with the company for their own conduct, expectations and personal development.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion:

Niftylift is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we live in.

• We aim to eliminate all forms of discrimination and we recognise and value the range of skills a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.
• Niftylift strives to promote an inclusive and supportive working environment where every employee feels valued, their talents are recognised and utilised and all individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Employee Interaction

Communication and interaction between employees are essential to building relationships and company morale.

• The Intranet: NiftyNet
  • Helps to keep employees up to date with Niftylift news, industry-specific information and current world news.
  • Access to useful tools such as a staff directory, absence manager and suggestions page
  • A social hub which includes an internal market place, 'Football Challenge' and discussion boards.

• Family Open Days
  • Gives Niftylift employees an opportunity to share their work with friends and family, as they can volunteer to give guided tours and product demonstrations.

• Competitions
  • Football Challenge
  • 5s Incentive
  • Golf Club
  • Informal bowling nights

Health & Safety

Niftylift is committed to health and safety, through continuous improvement, by providing a safe working environment and maintaining ISO 45001 across all sites.

Skill Development & Training

Niftylift encourages employees to further their skill development and promote their career progression through training opportunities such as:

• The Monitored Professional Development Scheme with the IMechE
• University courses such as Design and Manufacturing Masters & PhD study
• Apprenticeships
• Industry-specific training including the IPAF PAL card
• Fire Marshalls & First Aid
• Fork Lift Truck Training
• ICT Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Niftylift is committed to the inherent philosophy of Lean Manufacturing throughout the business, with a focus on continuous elimination of waste and an increase in value-added to provide excellent value for money products.