Our Culture
We’re Oil You Need
We’re a family owned and family-run business, which enables assurance, transparency and integrity to be instilled throughout the whole Crown Group. Above oil, our priority is to take care of each other, our customers and our communities.
Our Values Underpin Everything We Do
Our values underpin everything we do; they align to our mission, support our culture and are instilled throughout our organisation.
Integrity
We’re honest, we’re ethical and we’re trustworthy, and we endeavour to do the right thing.
Accountability
We’re transparent and accept full responsibility for our actions and our decisions.
Safety
We’re committed to ensuring the safety of our colleagues, our customers and our community.
Innovation
We constantly strive to challenge the status quo to improve and break new ground.
Quality
We strive to set the highest standard in everything we do.
Great Service. Great People.
You might have seen it already on our website, but we want to shout it from the rooftops! We invest in each and everyone of our employees, because it really is our people that set us apart from the rest. In fact, if you ask anybody at Crown why they work here, they all give the same answer – the people.
We’re transitioning to becoming the UK’s leading alternative fuels supplier
Change is coming and we’re leading the way. We have recently won UKIFDA’s Green Award for 2021 which showcases our commitment to our planet! From supplying alternative fuels to voluntarily offsetting our delivery mileage since 2007, we’re passionate about fuelling a greener future.
As part of our efforts to tackle climate change and promote a safe and sustainable workplace, we pledge to run all our buildings on renewable energy by the end of 2022, including our offices and depots. There’s no better time to come and join a family run company that’s dedicated to reducing our environmental impact.
Discover what green steps we’re taking as part of our transition to becoming a sustainable fuel supplier.
What Can You Expect?
A home away from home: Working at Crown brings out the best in you. We welcome you as you are and value your strengths, helping you to get to where you want to be. We’re excited about your progression and want you to do well. After all, if you’re growing – so are we!
A relaxed, smart / casual work attire: Everyone should feel comfortable at work, so you can wear something to distinguish your style, as long as it’s respectable of course!
Family values throughout: We’re a family owned, family run company, so family values are important to us. You’ll be treated with genuine respect throughout as a Crown colleague, family member and friend. With a supportive work environment for everyone, you’re not just a bum on seat or payroll number.
A fun & vibrant work environment: We’re a company where people want to come to work, not dread it! We enjoy doing what we do. With brightly coloured and stimulating offices, you can innovate, excel and bounce ideas of each other.
An open-door policy: Most managers have been here for around 10 years, meaning they’ve progressed within and walked in your shoes! There’s always an experienced Crown colleague around for help.
We give something back: We regularly get involved with local charities such as The Friends of Hopwood Park, Mission Christmas, Bury Homeless Project and much more.
A place of driven, like-minded people: We’re a team of doers and go-getters, putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. So if you’re creative, driven and want to make a difference, you’re going to fit right in.
How Have We Become So Successfuel?
Established in 1928, Harry Greensmith began selling lamp oil door to door in Heywood, where he gained the affectionate nickname “Harry Lamp Oil” thanks to his kind manner and reliable service.
After years spent growing his business and supporting his local community during WW2, Harry expanded his product range to include the bulk sale and distribution of fuels and lubricants.
Today, we continue to deliver the reliable, friendly service first made famous almost a century later.