Technology specialist recognised for its innovative approach to employee experience

12th January 2026 – UK CONNECT, one of the UK’s fastest growing technology partners to the construction and defence industries, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 5th year in a row.

The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at UK Connect. This year, nearly three quarters of the workforce said it’s a great place to work, compared to the average of just over half for a typical UK-based company.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasises that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that UK Connect stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."

Joe Budnar-Hunt, CEO at UK Connect, said: “I’m unbelievably proud that we’ve been awarded Great Place To Work certification for a fifth year in a row. We pride ourselves on delivering the best possible employee experience and our workplace culture. This award is a testament to the incredible team we’ve assembled, and I want to thank them for giving such a strong endorsement of our workplace environment.”

A particular strength of UK Connect is its employee benefits scheme, which provides staff with a flexible and personalised approach to rewards. Each UK Connect employee is given a set number of ‘UKC Points’, which can be exchanged for a wide range of perks, such as additional annual leave on top of the standard allowance, private medical and dental cover, gym memberships and annual passes to popular attractions.

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.

About UK Connect

Founded in 2013, UK Connect has become the UK’s go-to partner for delivering connectivity and communications to mission-critical environments. 

From rapid-deployment broadband to managed networks, IoT, and field services, UK Connect keeps thousands of sites online and operational — from remote construction plots to military installations. 

The company delivers connectivity nationwide, helping some of the UK’s most recognised brands stay connected from day one. 

For more information, visit www.ukconnect.com