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Honda of the UK Manufacturing

Why work for Honda?

Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd (HUM) really is ‘A place where dreams become a reality’. Everyday the plant in Swindon produces over 500 cars - about 1 every 90 seconds, which is down to the hard work and dedication of the passionate and talented Associates. Just like its predecessors, the new Honda Civic Tourer is being built here in Swindon too and it’s more than just the quietest, smoothest and strongest performing Civic yet. It’s also a testament to every person and part that makes it possible.

Honda values and culture.

Honda’s passion for automotive engineering began with the company founder, Soichiro Honda, and continues to run through Honda the organisation. It's about being progressive, forward-thinking and above all, innovative.
But it's not just Mr. Honda's passion for the automobile that is still prevalent. Honda is also driven by his philosophy - The Honda Philosophy.

At Honda its people are not employees, they are Associates and they all have exactly the same opportunities to progress. They all wear the same white uniform whether working in the office or on the production line.

 Name badges on your uniform state only your first name, not your job title, and everyone enjoys the same facilities, whether that is the car park or the canteen.

Honda truly believes that better team relationships are fostered if you remove status barriers and respect the individual first.

About Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd (HUM)

Opening in 1985 and currently employing approximately 3,000 Associates, the plant in Swindon is Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd (HUM). With a total production capacity of 250,000 units, it’s here that HUM produces the Civic, CR-V and Jazz models to serve the European markets. The decision to locate the production plant in Swindon was due to several key factors. The town enjoys a rich engineering heritage as the original home of the Great Western Railway. It also offers exceptional transport links.

London is less than an hour away by road and rail, major airports at Heathrow, Bristol and Birmingham are in close proximity and the ports of Avonmouth and Southampton are within easy reach. The 370 acre site enabled HUM to develop a 1.4km test track with six different road surfaces.  

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