14forty wins a 3-year contract with The Range to deliver services at one of the UK’s largest distribution centres
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve landed a huge three-year contract with leading home, leisure, and garden retailer The Range! We’ll be delivering our catering and cleaning expertise at their new distribution site in Stowmarket, Suffolk – currently the UK’s fourth largest and home to nearly 1,000 staff.
Gemma Wilson, Operations Manager at 14forty, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, said:
“This is an exciting contract win for 14forty with a client who shares our values and is committed to working collaboratively to deliver outstanding services for its on-site teams. Everything we do has been tailored to meet the client’s needs. For catering, speed of service was a key requirement, so we installed AI tills to ensure employees can go from entering the restaurant to sitting down with their food in under four minutes. For cleaning, we’re delivering continuous service throughout the day, ensuring washrooms, changing rooms, and locker areas remain consistently clean and welcoming. This is another great example of the value in packaging FM services with a single provider. The on-site relationships are already exceptional.”
Behind the scenes with the catering dream team
With over three decades of experience, Catering Manager, Stuart Nicoll, is at the helm, ensuring each process runs like clockwork and every meal hits the mark.
Our 14forty team is fully integrated on-site. Not only are they wearing dual-branded uniforms, but they can also enjoy the same benefits as The Range employees, such as on-site gym access and a variety of retail discounts.
From energising breakfasts to satisfying evening meals, our catering services accommodate all tastes, with stacks of healthy options on offer. For those on the go, high-quality vending machines provide fresh sandwiches and salads throughout the day.
A win-win partnership
It’s a privilege to bring our dedicated FM expertise to The Range – and it’s a pleasure to know that the excitement goes both ways.
Ian Lucas, Head of the Distribution Centre at The Range, said:
“We’re very pleased to have chosen 14forty as our cleaning and catering partner. Their collaborative approach, clear focus on sustainability, health and wellbeing, and strong catering credentials through Compass Group really stood out to us – and they already feel like part of the team.”