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What It’s Like To Work At DriveWorks

Who Are We?

We are a software development company, creating innovative, rules-based software used for automating manufacturing design and business processes, online product configurators and 3D CPQ.

We have a global customer base and are proud to have achieved awards for what we do.

So what’s it like to be a part of the DriveWorks team?

Our Culture

Culture is very important to us. We pride ourselves on having good work/life balance and one of our company mottos is Work Hard, Play Hard.

On a weekly basis we enjoy playing pool and X-box at lunch time, badminton after work and even fish and chip Fridays!

There’s also our end of months drinks, summer and christmas parties, our annual bake sale and much more to look forward too!

Our People 

We are a team of enthusiastic developers, creatives, marketers, tech geeks, and engineers. We create award winning Design Automation and CPQ software used by manufacturing companies across the world.

We are commited to developing our people and having fun!


Innovating

From the outset, we’ve been committed to innovation. We are a SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Certified Gold Partner and Microsoft Development Partner. We are agile and responsive to ever-changing market opportunities and our team’s development roadmap embraces Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality.

“Our collaborative work-spaces and company culture all foster innovation. It’s at the heart of everything we do. Everyone here at DriveWorks is incredibly dedicated to creating great, innovative software for our customers all over the world.”

Global Network

Companies using DriveWorks range from SMEs to multi-nationals and globally recognised brands. With an established worldwide network of over 100 Value Added Resellers who provide local sales, training and support. On a daily basis we are supporting this channel with regular visits, training and marketing materials to ensure consistent quality.

“First and foremost, my role involves working with our resellers to support our DriveWorks customers around the world. I have regular web meetings with customers in Europe and the USA, as well as occasional meeting with customers in Australia.”

Team Work

We are a very friendly team and really enjoy meeting people. We like to listen. We love to find out from the people we meet what they want to be able to do and we like to discuss with them how automation can improve their own jobs/company’s competitive position.

“Working in a dynamic team has allowed me to develop technically, whilst improving my confidence in the workplace.”

Learning

We are committed to developing our people and having fun! Gain valuable experience in a technology-led environment and hone your communication skills. We’ll help you study for relevant academic and professional qualifications too.

“During my Graduate Scheme, I achieved 4 globally recognised certifications and have since gone on to achieve a 5th and now I’m working towards my 6th!”

Our Achievements 

Investing in the team is part of our DNA and we’ve proved our commitment by earning our Investors in People Silver Award, ranking us amongst the best when it comes to people development and management.

We’re also proud to have received two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, and two High Sheriff of Cheshire Awards recognising our hard work and dedication to Innovation and International Trade.

‘We are thrilled to receive these two Queen’s Awards. They are tangible recognition of the vision and passion for technology, that inspires our entire team,’

Passion

Our hard work and expertise is what makes us the leading design automation and sales configurator choice for manufacturing.

Above all we love what we do and we are here to create great software that provides real value to our customers.

“DriveWorks is a great place to work; full of friendly people, amazing facilities and a welcoming environment. Every day is full of meaningful and enjoyable work.”

Join Us

We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team. Attitude, Aptitude, and Ability are all really important to us.

If you would like to work in a challenging and fun environment, where you’re contributing to the future of our award winning software and team, send us your CV or LinkedIn profile by email.
Be sure to tell us why you’re interested and what you could do as a member of our team.

We look forward to hearing from you!