Wiltshire renewable energy firm Good Energy has been named among the best large companies to work for in the country.

The Chippenham-based supplier received the highest possible 鈥榳orld class鈥 accreditation, after its staff scored it on an annual survey produced by employee engagement specialist Best Companies.

The company, which employs more than 250 staff and has more than 270,000 customers, placed 52nd on a national list of companies with more than 200 workers. The chart was topped by North West barbeque restaurant chain Hickory鈥檚 Smokehouse.

Good Energy also ranked second in a national list of utilities employers, just behind fellow sustainable provider Octopus Energy. The firm said an independent assessment of the survey its workers had taken found 90% said they "loved" working for the organisation.

In addition, 85% were found to have said their team was fun to work with, while 79% said their job was good for their personal growth.

Good Energy鈥檚 chief operating officer Fran Woodward heralded the company鈥檚 鈥渉uge achievement鈥 after the challenges it had faced in the last few years, including from the Covid-19 pandemic and the energy crisis.

Ms Woodward said: 鈥淲e鈥檝e succeeded in building a great culture, one where our purpose and values are reflected in how everyone acts and how we operate as a business.

鈥淧eer-to-peer support and real teamwork are at our core, and it鈥檚 been great to see that shine through in the feedback from colleagues. I would like to thank all of our staff for their efforts. Together, we鈥檝e created a working environment which brings out the best in everyone."

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