MEET PUMA IN THE UK AND IRELAND

PUMA's activity in the UK & Ireland is widespread and home to various teams located from Manchester, Castleford to Dublin, we're always FOREVER.FASTER.

Manchester

MANCHESTER

Like London, Manchester is built on rich culture and is known to be the Northern Powerhouse. Manchester has a diverse cultural landscape that houses galleries, exhibitions, theatres and its abundance of contemporary art scenes. It is home to two of the biggest football teams in the world, Manchester City and Manchester United, and the passion for sport can also been seen within its music history – this has city produced many bands known globally; The Hollies, Bee Gees, The 1975, Bugzy Malone and many more!

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CASTLEFORD

Our main distribution site is also based in the North of England, in Castleford which is nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire. Castleford, with a rich history that dates back to the Roman times, offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern attractions. PUMA moved into this newly built location in 2019 which boasts a 22,800 sqm warehouse with 1,200 sqm office space. With a team of 115 employees based at this location covering our Sales Support, Credit Control, Operations, HR, IT and Logistic Teams, it is always a busy yet fun place to be.

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NATURE

The UK has some of the most beautiful natural beauty in Europe, ranging from sandy beaches in the Southwest and Northwest and dramatic mountain and hill trails in Yorkshire, Cumbria and Scotland. The United Kingdom has some wonderful UNESCO sites, The Jurassic Coast, 95-mile stretch of coastline known for its stunning rock formations and fossils. Additionally, located in Northern Ireland the Giants Causeway, a geological wonder formed of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. 

SPORT EVENTS

Sport is a way of life in the UK and has a long history attached to it as we host some amazing events from Wimbledon, The FA Cup and The Ashes, and we are also a nation of Rugby Fanatics - from Union to League. We also have some more regional less commonly known events like Cheese Rolling, Tin Bath Racing and Hurling. 

FESTIVALS & MUSIC

Annually the UK hosts some amazing music and theatrical festivals, with the most famous being The Glastonbury Festival. Featuring a diverse lineup of various pop, hip-hop and electric artists, but it also provides other activities across the 5-days such as comedy, theatre and circus performances. Other Festivals include Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Reading & Leeds Festival as well as the Latitude Festival. One event which has increasing attracting is the infamous Notting Hill Carnival, which is Europe largest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture featuring performances in music, dancing and colourful costumes and an abundance of authentic street food. 

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MEET THE TEAM

We are what enriches PUMA with Speed and Spirit, each player is an individual talent and a force to be reckoned with when we come together. See what drives us, and how we celebrate when we score. So, what’s your game?

Tammy Thornton-Wood

"Having been with Puma for almost 30 years, I have seen lots of changes over the years. The best part of my job is encouraging my colleagues and friends to constantly learn and grow, to truly be the best they can be. Watching as they take on new challenges, seek out training opportunities, or embrace new roles within the company, is where I get the most satisfaction.” - Tammy Thornton-Wood, Team Head People and Organisation

Darren Schofield

“I enjoy working at our Castleford location, as it functionally provides a productive, creative and collaborative environment with our team members, both in the logistics centre and office functions – this balance enriches the environment and overall productivity” - Darren Schofield, Director Operations

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EMPLOYEES

42/58

FEMALE/MALE (%)

34/66

FEMALE/MALE LEADERS (%)

34

AVERAGE AGE

CREATE

Marketing

Merchandising & Go-To-Market

DRIVE

Sales 

Sales Support

Finance

Information Technology

People & Organization

Demand Planning

Supply Planning & Purchasing 

Logistics

RETAIL

Retail & E-Commerce 

Retail Store

PUMA BENEFITS AT UK

WELLBEING@PUMA keeps your work-life balance in check.

ATHLETE

  • Company Sports Events
  • Cycle to Work
  • Health Screenings
  • Flu Vaccines
  • Football Pitch Days
  • Gym Discount

SOCIAL

  • Community Engagement
  • Payroll Giving
  • Buddy Program
  • Company Celebrations
  • Free Coffee & Tea

FLEX

  • Family Friendly Policies
  • Mobile/Remote Working
  • Flex Time
  • Sabbatical
  • Increase Critical Illness Cover
  • Holiday Trading

FINANCE

  • Employee Discount
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Welcome Gift
  • Private Pension Contributions
  • Tech Scheme

Join PUMA in the UK & Ireland

OUR LOCAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS AN EMPLOYER

WE ARE A TOP EMPLOYER 

PUMA has been recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in United Kingdom for dedication to provide the best working environment for employees through progressive “people-first” HR practices - for the fifth time in a row. PUMA also got certified as a Top Employer in all four regions - Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America. On a global level we can proudly call us Global Top Employer for the second consecutive time.

 

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The Great British Businesswomen Awards 2022

PUMA UKI’s People & Organization Team was awarded ‘Team of The Year Award 2022’ for their commitment to changing the narrative for women in business, encouraging growth and opportunity, whilst working as a team to be FOREVER.FASTER and creating a space for every employee to thrive.  

 

THE UK & Ireland team

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

Puma UK & Ireland commit to helping their local communities and charities, giving their time to better causes in areas of Sport & Health, Education, Non-Discrimination & Equality and the Environment.  

We achieve this through by supporting local sports groups, charity hikes/walks, local clean ups, time given at British Heart Foundation and Oxfam and Educational workshops and experience weeks for educational charities and support groups. 

THE UK & Ireland team

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

Puma UK & Ireland commit to helping their local communities and charities, giving their time to better causes in areas of Sport & Health, Education, Non-Discrimination & Equality and the Environment.  

We achieve this through by supporting local sports groups, charity hikes/walks, local clean ups, time given at British Heart Foundation and Oxfam and Educational workshops and experience weeks for educational charities and support groups. 

THE UK & Ireland team

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

Puma UK & Ireland commit to helping their local communities and charities, giving their time to better causes in areas of Sport & Health, Education, Non-Discrimination & Equality and the Environment.  

We achieve this through by supporting local sports groups, charity hikes/walks, local clean ups, time given at British Heart Foundation and Oxfam and Educational workshops and experience weeks for educational charities and support groups. 

THE UK & Ireland team

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

Puma UK & Ireland commit to helping their local communities and charities, giving their time to better causes in areas of Sport & Health, Education, Non-Discrimination & Equality and the Environment.  

We achieve this through by supporting local sports groups, charity hikes/walks, local clean ups, time given at British Heart Foundation and Oxfam and Educational workshops and experience weeks for educational charities and support groups. 

THE UK & Ireland team

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

Puma UK & Ireland commit to helping their local communities and charities, giving their time to better causes in areas of Sport & Health, Education, Non-Discrimination & Equality and the Environment.  

We achieve this through by supporting local sports groups, charity hikes/walks, local clean ups, time given at British Heart Foundation and Oxfam and Educational workshops and experience weeks for educational charities and support groups. 

THE UK & Ireland team

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

Puma UK & Ireland commit to helping their local communities and charities, giving their time to better causes in areas of Sport & Health, Education, Non-Discrimination & Equality and the Environment.  

We achieve this through by supporting local sports groups, charity hikes/walks, local clean ups, time given at British Heart Foundation and Oxfam and Educational workshops and experience weeks for educational charities and support groups.