Who we are
The Haldane Group is one of the leading independent suppliers to the construction industry in the UK and Ireland, serving both trade customers and the general public. It is made up of Haldane Fisher NI, Haldane Fisher Isle of Man, Haldane Fisher UK, GE Robinson, Key Hardware, Plumbmaster and Bathline.
Still, a family owned business the Company have come a long way since its origins in the centre of Newry in 1946 by Bob Haldane. From these modest beginnings the Company has expanded to 19 branches across the UK employing over 600 people. The key factor in our growth has been the skill and commitment of our workforce, many of whom have been with the company for 20, 30 and even 40+ years. The business has grow organically and through the acquisition but it still retains the high levels of personal service one would associate with a family run business.
Why join us
We offer our people the opportunity to undertake both internal and external training across a range of disciplines. The introduction of the Haldane Group Academy, an online training portal offers development and learning opportunities to all our staff. As a member of the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) training opportunities are available across our Branches at the start of your career. Further development through bespoke training an BMF Diploma and Post Graduate courses are on offer as part of a comprehensive training and development programme. We offer you the opportunity to grow yourself and a career in Merchanting whilst achieving your own personal goals.
Our People
Our team consists of diverse and like-minded individuals who work together and share their experience to achieve our ultimate goal of providing the highest levels of customer service, product knowledge and sound advice.
Helping you get the job done… Right
James Blair
Sales & Design Consultant, Bathline, Coleraine
Working for Bathline and Haldane Fisher has given me the opportunity to meet a variety of different people daily and build relationships with clients, plumbers and builders. I love being on the go constantly, helping to provide the bathrooms that people want, meeting customer needs and helping to resolve issues.
Claire Best
Senior Company Accountant,
Haldane Fisher, Head Office
I trained as a Chartered Accountant in practice and then moved to Haldane Fisher 19 years ago. My role has changed over the years and provided many new challenges. I enjoy the opportunity to develop my skills and be part of a great team.
Matthew Corrigan
Internal Sales Representative, Haldane Fisher, Garstang
Starting from modest roots as a yard operative in 2017, Haldane Fisher has provided me with countless opportunities, developing my knowledge of the industry. Now, as a trainee manager, Haldane Fisher are offering me the foundations for a long prosperous career with the group.
Tiny Weatherhill
Plumbmaster Manager, Bangor
I have worked for Plumbmaster for 14 years. I started in Ladas Drive in February 2006 and I am now located in the Bangor branch. The team I work in is great, we all complement each other and the craic is good. I love the company’s willingness to help with the community and fundraise for charities. They have supported me through my own events and helped make ‘Tiny’s Trek’ possible.
Warren Frame
Group Buyer, Belfast
Coming from a teaching background, entering the industry was daunting to say the least however Key Hardware have given me the platform to progress through the organisation continuing to learn new skills whilst utilising my existing skill set. The Haldane Group have a history of recognising their staff’s strengths and directing them along a path that provides them with more job satisfaction and achievable career goals.
Barbara Rostkowska
Senior Accounts Administrator, GE Robinson, Salford
Being a member of GE Robinson’s team has provided me with great opportunities to attain and develop new skills and knowledge. Over the years I’ve had the chance to work and prove myself in different roles within the organisation. The company has actively contributed to my accountancy qualifications goals.