Proud to be 100% Employee Owned

Powered by Its People

At Scott & Fyfe, employee ownership places the reins of control in the hands of those who know the company best: its employees.

In December 2012, we made a historic transition from being a fourth-generation family-owned business to a fully employee-owned enterprise. This transformation has ushered in a new era of shared success and collective responsibility.

Why Employee Ownership Matters

Our transition to full employee ownership at Scott & Fyfe goes beyond securing the company's future. It creates a workplace where every team member takes pride in their contributions, directly impacting both personal and collective success. Through share ownership, employees gain more than just a paycheck—they share in the company's prosperity.

This model builds a culture of engagement, accountability, and long-term thinking, ensuring Scott & Fyfe remains resilient and agile. As the company thrives, so do our employees, making us stronger together.

Unified Vision

We collaborate as one unified team, driven by a shared purpose and vision: to create a secure future for all our stakeholders

Shared Prosperity

As employee-owners, we all benefit from the company's success

Enhanced Motivation

Our team is deeply invested in driving innovation and efficiency

Community Impact

Our success directly benefits the Tayport community

Our Employee Ownership Structure

Our Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) ensures that the control of Scott & Fyfe will always remain in the hands of its employees. Seven trustees are responsible for overseeing the trust, and of those, several are elected directly by the employees. Each trustee serves up to three terms of two years, ensuring fresh perspectives while maintaining stability. These employee-elected trustees play a critical role in guiding the company and are bound by the same legal obligations as any other trustee.

In addition to trustees, an Employee Director sits on the board and actively contributes to all major decisions. Elected by their peers, this director is elected or re-elected every two years, ensuring that employee voices are consistently represented at the highest level. The employee director is deeply involved in company strategy and serves as a key point of communication between the board and the workforce.

Discover our Rich Heritage

From our linen works origins in 1864 to becoming an employee-owned leader in technical textile innovation, explore the milestones that have defined us and the values that continue to drive us forward.

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The Benefits of Employee Ownership

Transparency and Involvement

We believe in open communication and collaborative decision-making:

Information is shared openly with all employees

Every team member has a say in the company's future

Employees can invest directly in the company

Shared Responsibility and Rewards

Our employee ownership model champions a proactive sense of collective responsibility:

Every achievement and challenge affects us all

Inefficiencies and losses impact everyone, encouraging efficiency

Successes and improvements benefit the entire team

Innovation Through Ownership

Employee ownership is more than just a business model - it's a catalyst for innovation:

Employees are actively involved in the innovation process

Ownership cultivates long-term thinking and motivation

Our team's diverse perspectives drive continuous improvement

What Employee-Ownership Means to Us

Hear what our team members think about how being employee-owners has transformed their work lives and shaped our company's future.

The sense of community and purpose you get from working at an employee owned company is unlike any other team I’ve been a part of.

Mark

Employee-ownership incentivises and rewards hard work, from which we all benefit.

Finlay

Working at Scott and Fyfe is truly rewarding. Being part of a company that manufactures in Scotland gives me a real sense of pride, knowing we create high-quality products right here. The employee ownership model makes a huge difference – it creates a culture where everyone's voice matters, and we all share in the success of the business. On a personal level, the opportunities for development are fantastic. I've been able to grow my skills, take on new challenges, and shape my own career path. It's an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Kevin

It is an absolute privilege to be one of the employee-owners at Scott & Fyfe. The spirit of partnership from leadership to shop floor is like nowhere else, as we all understand that our hard work and dedication translates into tangible benefits for every single one of us.

Miriam

Interested in Joining our Employee-Owned Team?

At Scott & Fyfe, we're not just colleagues - we're co-owners, united in our commitment to excellence and shared success in a future that belongs to all of us. Explore our available positions and become part of a company where your voice matters, your insights are valued, and your contributions make a real difference.

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