Graduate Careers with Newbury Investments UK
About the company
Introducing Newbury Investments UK
For more than 25 years, Newbury Investments UK (NIUK) has been building and growing successful wholesale and distribution businesses. As part of a large, privately owned group, they continue to expand through strategic acquisitions, creating exciting career opportunities across their growing portfolio of companies.
Rewards
NIUK recognises and rewards success, giving people the opportunity to boost their earnings through strong individual and business performance.
Development
NIUK offer exciting, long-term career prospects for high-calibre graduates and have a proven track-record of developing graduate talent.
Growth
With a long-term approach to investment, NIUK continues to grow by reinvesting profits and acquiring successful wholesale and distribution businesses.
Professionalism
NIUK companies are recognised leaders in their markets, combining exceptional customer service, high-quality products and knowledgeable, committed teams.
2000+
Employees
85
Profit centres
25.5k
Customers
£1B
Turnover
Company culture
Why graduates choose Newbury
NIUK have a well-established graduate programme that has developed many of their current branch managers and senior leaders. Your progression is limited only by your own ambition.
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Progression
NIUK businesses invest in their graduates through industry-leading training, accredited qualifications and one-to-one mentoring from experienced managers. With tailored commercial, sales and management development, you’ll have everything you need to build a successful long-term career.
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Rewards
NIUK businesses reward success by sharing their profits with employees. Your bonus is linked to both your branch’s performance and the impact you make on the business. As your career progresses, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn even greater bonuses and benefits.
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Autonomy
NIUK businesses encourage autonomy and an entrepreneurial mindset. With the support of your manager, you’ll have the freedom to build client relationships and take ownership of your role. Many of their business managers started as graduates and now run their locations as if they were their own businesses.
Graduate stories
Hear from the people who’ve done it
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Graduate story
Lawrence
Business Development Manager at h-TE Western Automation (part of UK Electric Ltd)
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Graduate story
Alex
Area Sales Manager at H&V Controls Ltd (Since filming Alex has progressed to Profit Centre Manager at Stearn)
Newbury Investments UK’s Businesses
A family of specialist businesses
NIUK brings together a diverse portfolio of successful businesses, each playing a key role in delivering specialist products and services across the UK.
Decco Limited
Decco operates from 15 strategic locations across the UK, supplying a wide range of products to high street retailers, garden centres, and building and engineering companies.
The business is split into two specialist divisions: one serving the home and garden sector, and the other focused on the construction and industrial markets.
Deta Electrical Company Limited
Deta is a key supplier to the electrical wholesale sector, offering a comprehensive range of high-quality wiring accessories and lighting products.
In addition to serving customers across the UK, the business exports to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. The Deta group also includes the trusted brands Channel Safety Systems and Timeguard.
Norbain Holdings Limited
Norbain Holdings Limited is a group of specialist sales and distribution companies serving the security, fire detection and connectivity sectors.
The group includes Blue Helix, CMS, Detection Supplies, Dunasfern, EU Fire and Norbain SD. Each business is an authorised distributor for many of the world’s leading manufacturers, providing specialist expertise and market-leading products to customers across its sector.
Primaflow F&P
Primaflow F&P is the largest wholesaler of plumbing, heating and bathroom materials in the UK. The business distributes nationally on behalf of over 250 brands, supplying 12,500 products to 4,500 independent merchants, DIY outlets, and bathroom, fire and general retailers via a fleet of 100 vehicles.
Stock is held in 2 Regional Distribution Centres for large items and 1 National Distribution Centre for small parts. Delivery is completed out of 9 regional transport hubs. Primaflow’s trading divisions include Scope Bathroom Interiors and Alan T Carr.
Ryness Electrical Supplies Ltd
Ryness Electrical Supplies Ltd are the UK’s leading independent supplier of light bulbs and a LED lighting specialist. They have been selling electrical goods for more than 50 years.
They successfully distribute online alongside well established London-based stores. Ryness’ trading divisions include ELG and Wholesale Lighting and Electrical.
Stearn Electric Company Limited
Stearn Electric Company Limited is the ‘National Super Distributor’ to the UK and Ireland’s electrical wholesale trade. With a strap line of “Your Other Warehouse”, Stearn supply 185 top electrical brands and have an outstanding reputation for great service and excellent customer relations.
Stearn’s trading divisions include Beam, EMS, H&V Controls, JPD Contracts and Parry Lighting.
UK Cables Ltd
UK Cables Ltd is a leading distributor of electrical cables and cable management products, supplying customers across the electrical wholesale, industrial and construction sectors.
With a comprehensive product range and a strong focus on availability and customer service, the business supports customers nationwide through an efficient distribution network, providing reliable solutions for projects of all sizes.
UK Electric Ltd
UK Electric Ltd is a group of specialist distribution businesses supplying electrical products, components and technical solutions to customers across the electrical, industrial and manufacturing sectors.
The group operates through a diverse portfolio of businesses, including Western Automation, UK Metering, H-Squared, ABGO, Kirkby Components, BEI Lighting, UK Spares, Takbro, hTE Controls, Cable Systems, GAS, H&C, ELS and ETS. Together, they provide specialist expertise, technical support and high-quality products to customers throughout the UK.
UK Test Instruments Limited
UK Test Instruments is a leading supplier of electrical test and measurement equipment, trading through its specialist brands Acutest and SiS.
Since 1990, the business has built a strong reputation for supplying, hiring, calibrating and repairing test instruments, supporting customers across the electrical, industrial and utilities sectors.