The team at UK Best Workplace™, Rygor Group, is delighted to announce it has been awarded Employer of the Year at the Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards 2025.
The accolade recognises Rygor’s outstanding commitment to creating a thriving workplace culture and follows a year of significant investment in employee experience at Rygor, including the introduction of Rygor’s dedicated mentoring programme.
Additionally, Rygor launched its Self-Development Journal, which supports individuals to achieve personal and professional goals, and Rygor’s Career Hub – a valuable and supportive tool for anyone seeking to improve their chance of gaining employment in any sector.
Both The Career Hub and Rygor’s Self-Development Journal are freely accessible via Rygor’s website.
Members of Team Rygor, including aftersales director – Sean Joyce, and workshop controller – Lauren Allen, attended the prestigious ceremony and celebrated the win alongside other leading names in the commercial vehicle sector.
Sean Joyce said: “Winning Employer of the Year is an incredible achievement and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible team members. We’ve worked hard to build a culture where people feel supported, listened to, and empowered to grow, so it’s fantastic to see that recognised. Our people are at the heart of our business, and this award is a credit to them all.”
Lauren Allen, workshop controller at Rygor Auto Kidderminster, said: “It’s inspiring to be part of a team that delivers award-winning results through teamwork, passion, and pride in everything we do. The ongoing training, development, and clear career progression here have really empowered me to grow and succeed, and I love being part of Team Rygor!”
John Keogh, managing director at Rygor Group, added: “At Rygor, we believe that business success goes hand-in-hand with supporting and developing our people and we keep our core values of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful at the heart of all we do.
“This award win reflects the genuine care, effort, and team spirit that define our company culture, and this is crucial as our business continues to enhance its customer base and grow our expert team even further. Our whole team is building something really special, and this recognition inspires us to keep raising the bar as an award-winning employer.”
As part of its commitment to developing future talent, Rygor is currently recruiting for its 2025 apprentice cohort, offering exciting opportunities for individuals to begin their careers in the commercial vehicle industry.
In addition to being named as Motor Trader’s Employer of the Year 2025, Rygor Group has achieved Best Workplace™ status, Best Workplace for Wellbeing™ for two year’s running, and is a UK Best Workplace for Development™ – accolades that underscore Team Rygor’s commitment to employee wellbeing, engagement, and progression.
