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7 reasons to love Stryker in the United Kingdom

Updated: Oct 9

You’ll find Stryker’s United Kingdom office in the prime location of Newbury, overlooking the famous Newbury Racecourse. Our office is within walking distance of Newbury’s market town and an hour from London. This recently refurbished, modern office brings together our Sales and Marketing, Customer and Logistics, Enabling Functions and Warehouse teams. We also provide first-hand training for our Mako Robot, and each department works closely with one another to serve as a high-performing, region of excellence.


Newbury office at a glance:

Office address: Stryker House, Hambridge Rd, Newbury RG14 5AW, United Kingdom

Main business: Sales, Customer and Logistics Support, Central Warehouse Hub

Main functions: Sales and Marketing

On-site perks: Onsite gym, canteen, Stryker Running Club, organized social activities


Here are 7 reasons to join our team in the UK:


1. We embrace inclusivity and diversity

We are strong believers in bringing your true self to work and are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We have nine ERGs including Stryker’s Women’s Network (SWN), Stryker’s Allies for Equality (SAFE) and Allies for All Abilities (3A). Additionally, we champion Stryker’s Inclusive Network with sponsorships, employee participation and various events throughout the year including Pride Month, International Day of Persons with Disabilities and many more.


2. We are a great place to work

We’ve are proud to frequently as a Best Work Place in Europe and a Best Workplace in the United Kingdom by Great Place to Work.

3. Social activities galore

We encourage participation in various events and social activities outside of daily work. Every year, Stryker in the United Kingdom takes part in the annual ‘Corporate Games’, a comprehensive multi-sport employee wellbeing event with something for everyone, whether it be football, hockey, or e-games! Our weekly running club allows for a boost of serotonin during lunch, and our on-site gym is open to all employees. We recognize and award service milestones, ensure there are doughnuts, cakes and fruit on hand for various events and Stryker’s culture champions encourage engagement within individual teams.


4. Our employees are actively engaged

Whether you need to take a break in our on-site massage pods, work quietly in one of our multi-functional meeting rooms, or work from home, we believe work can be done productively and effectively using our four flexible working models. Depending on the role you are in, we offer a flexibility model to suit your needs. Our warehouse team members are encouraged to take ‘Round the Tree’ time, to take a breather and relax in the canteen with a hot or cold beverage!


5. We champion total well-being

Our United Kingdom team celebrates BeWell month throughout May. BeWell activities include a calendar of events to help support employee's emotional wellbeing while also ensuring our employees are equipped with the knowledge to implement and sustain healthy habits. A number of sessions are held to help support our employees, including mediation classes, overcoming burnout sessions and more. Employees are also encouraged to speak with their manager and team about wellbeing during this month.


6. We enjoy giving back to our community

We are passionate about supporting local and national charities, and our employees love giving back to the community. Whether is hosting a three-day work experience event with a charity partner, or running and cycling for a good cause such as Operation Smile.


7. We grow talent

At Stryker, we recognize and champion our people. Our uniquely talented employees are at the heart of our business's success, and we want to ensure each person drives their own career. We offer various programs, including mentoring, access to resources like LinkedIn Learning, Individualized Development Plans (IDP), and job shadowing.


Fun fact:

The beautiful mural in the Newbury office's atrium was designed by a local artist in Newbury!



Ready to join our team in the UK?

Check out current job openings and apply today!


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