Online tile retailer Tile Mountain is set to introduce the National Living Wage to all of its permanent employees.
From September 1, all 60 employees at the Stoke-on-Trent-based business will receive at least £9 per hour – regardless of their age or role.
The move comes as a result of the firm’s commitment to continually invest in its workforce and on the back of Tile Mountain’s rapid growth.
Tile Mountain managing director, Jeremy Harris, said: “Over the past 12 months, Tile Mountain has enjoyed a sustained period of financial success, and as a result, we have been able to pursue our expansion strategy and acquire a number of businesses in order to grow the group.
“Our strong financial performance is due in part to the continued hard work of the teams at Tile Mountain HQ and our showrooms in Tunstall and Stockport, the endeavours of whom have increased services levels and sales across the business – and have undoubtedly contributed to the strong performance we as a company have enjoyed.
“Tile Mountain has gone from strength to strength and we believe that to continue to develop and incentivise our workforce will help us grow even further.”
The wage increase will mainly benefit 30 warehouse and call-centre staff based at the firm’s Tunstall headquarters. It will only apply to contracted and permanent employees.
Customer services advisor, Leighanne Farrand, said: “This is a great move by the company as it means that our effort is being recognised and rewarded.
“As far as I’m aware, a lot of other local employers do not offer this wage for similar roles, so it’s good to see Tile Mountain encouraging loyalty and providing a fair wage for employees.”
