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To be the best torque tool company in the world. Respected, profitable and a great place to work!
Our Philosophy

People are the source of our strength. They provide our knowledge and skills and therefore determine our reputation in the market. Personal input, involvement and teamwork are our core human values.

We pride ourselves that our average length of service is 12 years and 11% of our employees have more than 25 years’ service with 4% achieving over 30 years’ service.

Norbar offers a competitive salary and a non-guaranteed employee bonus up to 5%. There is a voluntary contributory pension scheme, and life assurance of three times basic salary. Employees can access a voluntary benefits scheme via a lifestyle hub and apply for discounts in many high-street stores and leisure activities. Employees can also access a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Staff are eligible for company sick pay as a day one right. Long service is recognised at each 5 year anniversary with a gift and bonus. Occupational health advice is on hand to provide support and guidance. For those who require physiotherapy/chiropractic treatment etc. some financial assistance is available.

The Company recognises the value of family time. In this respect Norbar can offer the equivalent of 5 weeks' holiday partly converted into hours, to take in 1 hour units to meet personal commitments. The standard working week is 4½ days. Finishing at Friday lunch time gives additional flexibility.

Norbar develops the skills required for employees to not only do their own jobs but alternative jobs within the Company to create flexibility, variety and promote engagement. It also actively encourages employees to undertake relevant self-study and personal development with some financial contribution.

A subsidised Restaurant facility is available to all staff at lunchtime offering excellent choice and value for money. Hot meals, vegetarian options, sweets, cakes and snacks are freshly prepared on a daily basis.

This facility has been awarded 8 'Eat Well in Cherwell' awards in the last few years, as recognition that it adopts a healthy attitude towards the food it provides and the environment in which it provides it.

Please see 2017 Gender Pay Gap report

Please see 2018 Gender Pay Gap report

Please see 2019 Gender Pay Gap report

Please see 2020 Gender Pay Gap report

Please see 2021 Gender Pay Gap report

Please see 2022 Gender Pay Gap report

Please see 2023 Gender Pay Gap report

Testimonials

“My current role is the UK & Ireland business manager”. “My role is to look after and manage the large network of distributors that take our products to market”. “As a people person I truly value a can-do attitude and these people are in abundance at Norbar”.

Jeremy Tucker

Business Manager since 2012

“I was already very familiar with the company as several of my family members were employees too”. “I like the flexibility of the holiday entitlement which enables me to take holidays in weeks, days or even hours”.

Karen Scobie

Torque Wrench Assembly since 1994

“Norbar is a great company; it helps us grow our skills sets”. “I had a need for more language training given that I worked in Asia and Norbar was able to fulfil this requirement for me”.

Owen Hillis

Business Manager since 2011