There’s no doubt about it, Suma is a great place to work. Don’t get us wrong, it’s not that it’s an easy ride or a cushy number (after all, it takes a lot of hard work to remain the UK’s largest independent ethical wholesaler and distributor), but on the whole, Suma people enjoy their jobs and tend to stick around.

So just what is it that makes Suma such a unique and rewarding place to work? Everyone knows that different things make different people tick. Cheap organic chocolate and the chance to drive a forklift are one thing, but we like to think there’s a little more to it than that. It could be the fact that Suma is an ethically-driven workers’ cooperative with a radical and progressive democratic structure, a unique equal pay policy, fantastic benefits and conditions for every member, and a culture of tolerance, support and development. Or perhaps it’s the sheer variety that appeals to our staff – variety in the range of different job roles that each member holds during their time with us, and variety in a workforce chosen from all walks of life and linked by nothing more than their commitment to ethical values and collective working. Or perhaps it’s just the sense of purpose and satisfaction that comes with ‘doing your bit’ in a business with a track record to be proud of.

These are some pretty big claims, we know. But one thing’s for sure – chat to someone who already works here and you’ll soon discover that at Suma, claims like this are more than just a load of hot air.

Current Suma Vacancies

At this time we are not recruiting new members, but, if you think that you have got what it takes to make a positive contribution to our co-operative, please complete a speculative application form that we will keep on file for a 6-month period.
Alternatively we regularly require short-term warehouse workers at peak sales and holiday periods. To find out if we have any vacancies please contact our personnel department on 01422 313882 or email
personnel@suma.coop Please indicate on the application form whether you are applying for trial membership of our co-operative, or are available for short-term work in our warehouse.

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