The Unite union has secured a secured a pay increase for 400 workers at Brakes’ Motherwell facility in Scotland, with some employees taking up to £2,434 extra annually.
Unite is also working with Brakes on its development plans which will see additional investment allocated towards an on-site extension for 2026. The investment is designed to extend the Newhouse facility by 50,000 square feet to enable the company’s growth in Scotland. Plans for the initial expansion phase will see the creation of 50 jobs with the potential for this to grow by a further 100 new jobs.
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The offer will see pay increases of between 5.1 to 9.8% on the basic hourly wage for warehouse workers, hygiene and distribution drivers, with an 88p increase applied to hourly rates of pay for all workers.
The deal also includes a one-off payment ranging from between £458 and £515, meaning the total pay package depending on hours worked alongside the bonus could mean workers taking home up to an extra £2,434.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, said: “The Brake Brothers wage deal is another good pay win successfully negotiated for our members. It builds on the successes already made at the company and it clearly shows that Unite continues to deliver better jobs, pay and conditions for our members.”
Unite industrial officer Pat McIlvogue, said: “Unite is delighted to deliver another pay success for workers at Brake Brothers. The package is worth a substantial amount to workers over the coming nine months. It’s an exciting time to be part of Brake Brothers with the expansion of the Newhouse facility and we look forward to delivering even more success for our members.”
