Roadchef, one of the UK’s leading motorway service area (MSA) operators, has once again been recognised as an exceptional employer in the latest Best Companies Big Reveal, following its recent achievement of 3-star world-class accreditation for 2025.
The business has retained its position as the number 1 employer in Scotland, reaffirming its dedication to cultivating a positive, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Nationally, Roadchef has continued its impressive rise through the rankings and is now:
2nd Best Leisure and Hospitality Company to Work For in the UK, up from 5th position in 2024
3rd Best Big Company to Work For in the UK, up from 4th position in 2024
This progression builds on years of focused investment in employee wellbeing, personal development, and engagement, all of which contributed to Roadchef’s journey from 1-star status in 2021 to world-class 3-star accreditation in 2025.
Alongside its standout national performance, Roadchef has also strengthened its regional presence. For the first time, the company is now ranked among the Top 10 Employers in the East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, North West, North East and the South East, a milestone that reflects the depth of engagement and consistency of experience across its 31 sites nationwide.
2nd Best Company to Work For in the North East
2nd Best Company to Work For in the North West
4th Best Company to Work For in the East Midlands
5th Best Company to Work For in the West Midlands
6th Best Company to Work For in Wales
8th Best Company to Work For in the South East
Laura Bunn, HR Director at Roadchef, commented:
“To see Roadchef ranked as one of the top employers across so many regions and categories is incredibly rewarding. We’ve spent years building initiatives that truly make a difference to our teams from wellbeing support to leadership development and the feedback through Best Companies shows those efforts are having real impact. I’m immensely proud of the culture we’ve created together. The people within the business are our greatest asset and our company culture is the bedrock of our success”.
The Best Companies to Work For accreditation programme is the leading UK assessor of workplace engagement, recognising organisations and managers who genuinely value and respect their employees. The b-Heard survey powers the Best Companies to Work For Lists, providing academically rigorous insights and an authoritative list of the best organisations to work for.
