What It’s Like Working at CTB
Your Career.
Our Global Impact.
At Cooper Turner Beck (CTB), we design and manufacture safety-critical fastening solutions for the world’s most demanding industries - from renewable energy and nuclear, to heavy construction and infrastructure. Across our 17 global sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, more than 1,000 employees contribute to projects that keep people safe and power the transition to net zero.
Our purpose is clear: we’re fastening sustainability to the world of tomorrow. That means not only producing components that meet the highest standards of quality and safety, but also building a workplace where people can thrive. Whether in manufacturing, logistics, engineering, commercial, or corporate roles, we are committed to safe conditions, fair pay, opportunities to grow, and a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork.
We’re fastening sustainability to the world of tomorrow.
Every fastener we produce plays a part in building cleaner energy systems, safer infrastructure, and more resilient communities. And every employee at CTB plays a part in shaping how we get there.
Operations & Production
At the heart of CTB are our forging, machining, and heat-treatment teams. Working in modern facilities with ISO-certified systems, our operators, engineers, and technicians ensure precision and reliability in every product.
Quality & Safety
Our quality professionals uphold the highest global standards, from ISO 9001 to sector-specific certifications like API and DIBt. They make sure our products protect lives in critical infrastructure.
Engineering & R&D
Based in accredited labs in Europe, Asia, and North America, our engineers innovate new fastener technologies, develop lifecycle carbon data, and partner with customers on bespoke solutions.
Commercial & Supply Chain
Sales, procurement, and logistics specialists connect CTB to customers and suppliers worldwide, supporting smooth delivery while embedding sustainability and CBAM compliance into supply chains.
Corporate Functions
Based in accredited labs in Europe, Asia, and North America, our engineers innovate new fastener technologies, develop lifecycle carbon data, and partner with customers on bespoke solutions.
Global Footprint
With 17 sites across 10 countries, CTB offers truly international career opportunities. Our teams collaborate across borders, bringing local expertise into a global network.
Employees worldwide
Global manufacturing sites
Distribution sites
Employee Initiatives
Health & Safety
Our proactive EHS model has reduced serious accidents year-on-year, achieving a rate of 2.1 in 2024 and targeting <2.0 by 2026.
Employee Voice
In 2025, over 400 employees across 12 countries took part in our engagement survey, with strong results on job satisfaction and team culture, especially in China and the UK.
Leadership Development
Following the Values programme for senior leaders, over 80 managers joined our 26 Steps to Management course in 2024, with more opportunities expanding across the group.
Circular Economy
Initiatives like wood crate reuse - where employees repurpose packaging into furniture and community projects - show how sustainability and creativity thrive in our culture.
Community Support
Teams regularly fundraise and volunteer, from Cash for Kids in the UK to the Pars for Patriots golf tournament supporting US veterans.
Living Our Values:
START at CTB
At CTB, culture isn’t abstract: it’s lived every day. Our values are captured in a single word: START. This guides how we work together, how we treat one another, and how we deliver for customers worldwide.
Safety: We put people first in every decision.
Teamwork: We succeed together across sites and borders.
Accountability: We take ownership of our work and its impact.
Respect: We value each other’s skills, perspectives, and differences.
Trust: We build it by delivering on our commitments — to colleagues, customers, and communities
For candidates, START is more than a framework: it’s what you’ll experience from day one.
Join a Global Team Building a Safer Future
