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Ruddy is a world-class bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi trade fit-out specialist undertaking multi-million pound contracts for high-end projects within the commercial, prime residential, residential & leisure sectors.
We own offices in central London and two fully equipped freehold factories in Flitwick Bedfordshire, from where we carry out bespoke joinery manufacture including the design, production and assembly of our Rudwall washroom solution.
Advanced in-house design capabilities combined with a highly skilled workforce supported by modern manufacturing technology, has meant best quality, value and on time delivery have become synonymous with Ruddy Joinery.
We believe and actively demonstrate that collaboration and partnership with our client base is of the upmost importance.
We engage with every client on the basis they are the life blood of our existence and the platform for continued success.
Our focus is on developing a thorough understanding of the needs of our clients’ and delivering value and excellence to ensure at all times we outperform against their expectations.
Being one of the UK’s premier bespoke joinery manufacturers and multi trade interior fit-out specialists, ensures we are the chosen contractor for the majority of all Blue-Chip construction companies.
Our continuous improvement approach combined with experience and capabilities accrued over the last four decades has allowed Ruddy to develop their central business strategy to always strive to be the best and showcase consistent achievements at this highest level in key areas such as safety, sustainability, environmental, occupational health, design, quality, cost and delivery.
With an outstanding low level of staff turnover, we pride ourselves in the care taken and training provided to develop and maintain a highly skilled, professional and dedicated work force. The result is a work force committed to ‘Right First Time’ and a ‘Can Do’ attitude presenting the opportunity for Ruddy to offer exceptional service levels to their client base.
We are a family based company with a family ethos and the integrity which that brings.
Consideration
- Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do
- FSC ® (Licence Code FSC-C012884) & PEFC (Licence PEFC/16-37-015) Chain of Custody Certifications;
- Timbers used from sustainable sources only
- Manufacturing processes geared to reduce waste and work with recyclable materials at every opportunity
- Material miles kept to the minimum
- Employment and training of local workers including 12 apprentices
Dedication
- We are continually investing in the training of our staff
- Apprentice training programme to train young craftsmen
- Ongoing mentoring system for qualified apprentices
- Culture of initiative and ‘can do’ attitude
Safety
- We believe that Ruddy employees and all those affected by our work have a right to expect that every effort will be made to ensure their safety
Our Mission
- To deliver quality joinery, carpentry and fit-out solutions to an agreed budget, within an agreed timeframe supported by the selection of highly experienced work teams who adopt a proactive personable and professional approach
Established in 1964
- Manufacturing, supply & fit-out service
- 82,000 ft2 at two factories in Bedfordshire
- Satellite offices in London
- 65 factory craftsmen
- 200 site fixing staff
- 28 in house designer / draughtsmen
- Experienced site management team
Training
- Ruddy have a long history of training apprentices in carpentry and joinery stretching back over 20 years, reaping the benefits as numerous apprentices are still employed by the company to this date, including several that have progressed to supervisory and management roles within the organisation.
Local labour
- Ruddy have been actively involved in assisting developers of large projects, such as New Providence Wharf, Pan Peninsular, 5 Broadgate, One Tower Bridge , Battersea Power Station etc, and meeting their requirements by recruiting apprentices, labourers and skilled workers from the community local to these projects.
Local Supplier Spend
- To assist the local communities and provide local employment opportunities, Ruddy have fostered longstanding supply chain partnerships to achieve a programme for identifying and using local distribution branches closest in distance to each project site.
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- Every care is taken when selecting suppliers to ensure that their policies are in line with primarily FSC ® (Licence Code FSC-C012884) & where relevant to the client contract , also to PEFC (Licence PEFC/16-37-015) Chain of Custody Certifications;
- Where this is not available an equivalent internationally recognised, globally applicable, certification system for wood management is obtained.
- Where we undertake projects incorporating materials other than timber, we ensure that suppliers have an environmental policy that displays a responsible approach to the protection of our environment.
Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Organisation structure and supply chains
Founded in 1964, and trading successfully as Ruddy Joinery Ltd since 1978, we are a family owned, world-class bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi trade fit-out specialist undertaking multi-million pound contracts for high-end projects within the commercial, prime residential, residential & leisure sectors of the UK Construction Industry.
Our supply chain is comprised of contractors, service providers, and manufacturers and suppliers of materials and products used in the construction process.
Policies in relation to slavery and human trafficking
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Ruddy Joinery Limited’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, and will be reviewed, updated and published on an annual basis. We will continue to review and, evolve our approach as we gain further understanding of the risks presented by our business activities and suppliers and in line with guidance published by the UK Government.
The statement details Ruddy Joinery Limited’s commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business activities and the steps we have put in place with the aim of ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains.
The following policies assist in the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations.
| Policy: | Refers to: |
| Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking
Policy and Procedure |
Responsibility, Prevention and Control Methods and Whistle Blowing regarding Slavery and Human Trafficking. |
| Bribery and Corruption Policy | Prevention, Deterrence and Detection of fraud, bribery and all other corrupt business practices. |
| Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy | Our commitment to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. |
| Ethical Trading and Conduct Policy | Our commitment to behave in a socially and ethically exemplary way in business dealings. |
| Complaints Policy | Our Policy to bring matters of dissatisfaction or concern to the attention of the Company so that such concerns can be investigated with the aim of reaching satisfactory resolution. |
Due diligence processes
All of the Company’s operations are carried out in accordance with the UK Government’s Tax, Employment and Health and Safety Regulations. The Directors believe that this reduces the risk of contravention of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
The Company undertakes its due diligence responsiilities when considering taking on new Sub-Contractors and Suppliers by implementing a Prequalification Questionnaire approval process, part of which requests organisations Modern Slavery Policies.
The Company and regularly reviews the performance of its existing Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.
The Company’s due diligence process is greatly assisted by the building of long-standing relationships with Key Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.
Risk assessment and management
Ruddy Joinery Limited have identified that there is a risk of modern slavery within the construction supply chain, in particular within the manufacturing and supply of construction materials and the provision of labour services.
Therefore, Ruddy Joinery Limited will undertake the following management practices to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking occurring within their business activities;
- Implementation of a Pre-Qualification Scheme to assess Suppliers and Subcontractors capabilities, including their Policy regarding Modern Slavery;
- Wherever possible, procure products and services from Suppliers and Subcontractors who demonstrate accreditations to Certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC and PEFC, BES 6001, etc.
- Ensure fair employment practices and all applicable UK employment law is complied with, both within the business and throughout the supply chain;
- Use only specified reputable employment agencies to source labour;
Where issues are identified, Ruddy Joinery Limited will work with suppliers to seek resolution through training and development. If the issue is deemed serious and/or is not capable of remediation we will remove the supplier from our supply chain unless and until the issue is fully resolved.
The Company will always ensure that their employee pay, terms and conditions remain at a high standard. Any whistleblowing or complaint by an employee will be investigated through our formal grievance procedure.
The Directors believe that the risk of failing to comply with the modern slavery Act is low, because of the following:
All employees have full written terms and conditions of employment and checked for compliance with the Act.
All employees are paid above the “Living Wage”.
Appropriate training of relevant staff will be carried out prior to the financial year end.
Within the current financial year, we will undertake the following:
Review and amend where necessary our standard terms of engagement to incorporate the requirements of the Act.
Orders will remind Sub-Contractors and Suppliers of their responsibilities to their supply chains and the implications to working with Ruddy Joinery Limited.
Key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of steps being taken
The Company can confirm that there have been no Modern Slavery practices reported by employees, the public, or law enforcement agencies in this financial year, therefore confirming the Company’s arrangements for compliance as being effective.
The effectiveness of ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in the business or supply chain will be reviewed annually and the findings included within the subsequent years statement.
Training on modern slavery and trafficking
All staff will be made aware of this statement.
Training is available to all senior employees on the Act, its requirements and support available.
Where staff have concerns around issues of forced labour, human rights, recruitment practices or exploitation, they are encouraged and expected to report concerns to management. All reports will be investigated by the Managing Director.
Approved for and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Ruddy Joinery Limited
Alan Ruddy. Date; 18th May 2024
Managing Director.
Download Anti Slavery StatementClient Testimonials
July 2019 – Testimonial – Canary Wharf Contractors ltd (CWCL)
‘’The Ruddy lads have been a great team to work with
and have really done well.Myself and the architect have
been very happy with the quality of work handed over.
All the guys should be proud of themselves ‘’CWCL Project Manager
One Bank Street,
Oct 2017 – Testimonial from Michael R. Bloomberg.
” As we approach the final stages of construction, i want to personally thank you for your hard work on the new Bloomberg European headquarters.
Building the facility in the heart of the City of London, while preserving the ancient artifacts uncovered during excavation, has been a monumental task requiring an extraordinary level of coordination. Your outstanding efforts made it possible, and i am grateful for everything you did to bring this complex project to life.
Please extend my appreciation to each person on your team who worked at the building site. I hope that, in the years to come, they will be proud to tell friends and family that they helped to create a new London icon representing the workplace of the future.
Many thanks again for contributing your time and talent to this endeavor.”
Michael R. Bloomberg
Bloomberg Place,
“Much of BL’s development success over the years has been founded on the support and endeavours of the organisations that work with us. It sounds trite but without firms like yours we would not have been able to create buildings like Leadenhall, Clarges or 5 Broadgate.”
Richard Elliott, British Land - Leadenhall / Broadgate
“I was the Main contractors Package Manager for the Joinery and fit-out works at the £500 Million new build Francis Crick Institute, at Kings Cross. The Francis Crick building will be used to conduct cutting-edge biomedical research to improve our understanding of human health and disease. By the very nature of its end use the quality and accuracy of the fitting out works was of the highest quality.
The Joinery fit-out works were successfully undertaken by Ruddy Joinery, which included design and coordination interfaces with adjacent finishes.
Ruddy performed to the highest standards on the project, I found their design and installation teams very professional and proactive in achieving the required quality and ensuring they installed to a very tight programme. They built up a good working relationship with the Client throughout the project, which was based on winning over his trust, by their attention to detail and the quality of their work.”
Richard McGovern, Laing O'Rourke - Francis Crick
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and your team for a first class job at 7 Westferry Circus. From start to finish your team were a pleasure to work with, as well as delivering multiple toilets, showers, and changing areas on time, within budget and to an exceptionally high standard. Please pass my thanks on to your team, and I look forward to working with Ruddy Joinery in the very near future.”
John Colbeck, Canary Wharf - Westferry
“Ruddy’s successfully completed the toilet fit-out package for us at 20 Fenchurch Street. Their project management and design team were experienced and worked collaboratively and proactively throughout the project. Ruddy ensured that the project was well resourced from start to finish and this was significant in not only meeting critical milestones in the programme but ensuring a successful completion overall. The works were finished to an exceptionally high standard of quality and this was aided by good design detailing and dedicated management of the snagging process. Overall Ruddy was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend them”
Tony Bergin, Project Manager, Canary Wharf Contractors
BESPOKE COMMERCIAL WASHROOM SOLUTIONS
DESIGN – MANUFACTURE – INSTALL
Rudwall is a leading manufacturer of bespoke commercial washrooms solutions. They are passionate & driven to deliver the desired effect, quality and intricate design that exceeds the expectations of their clients. Rudwall employs and trains the required in-house trades, ensuring that that the final product is of a very high standard.
Quality is controlled through excellent communications between all of these skills, and between clients’, architects, engineers, main contractors and interfacing trades.