People

Brad joined Vickers Oils as an apprentice in April 2023 studying to be a level 3 IT Support Technician. Brad has since passed his apprenticeship with a merit and is now a qualified IT Support Technician. Brad says, ‘I am really enjoying my time here at Vickers Oils and I have particularly enjoyed learning more about security and networking.

United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Ltd Young Employee of the Year 2023 winner, Alex Atha, had the opportunity to collect his trophy from the UKLA president, Mike Bewsey! Congratulations again Alex, a fantastic achievement 🏆

To celebrate Women in Manufacturing and International Women’s Day 2024, Vickers Oils decided to create a piece highlighting the women in their team, the roles they play at Vickers Oils and what they enjoy doing outside of work.

Mary Randall Vickers was the first woman entrepreneur in the Vickers family, having been left a widow running a business whilst raising 8 children. In 1819, Mary Vickers & Son was established, one of the few businesses headed by a woman. This was hugely unheard of for a woman living in that era. Benjamin Randall Vickers was then inspired by his mother Mary to found Vickers Oils, the business we know and love today. Without Mary’s perseverance, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

We believe that as a business rooted in deep history and the inspiring story of Mary and her entrepreneurial spirit, women in our business should be celebrated.

We are proud that 50% of our R&D, QC and Technical teams consist of women with a woman being in every department making it an even split throughout the company, all of whom provide valuable contributions to our business.

Watch the video below to meet some of the women working in the Vickers Oils team!