At Coen Steel, our greatest asset is our people. We recognise that a truly sustainable business must foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive working environment where every employee can thrive.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Our team reflects this commitment to diversity and equality:
To support clear communication and ensure all team members are empowered to contribute, we provide translated policies, multilingual documents, and training materials in the languages spoken by our workforce.
Our Equality and Diversity Policy guarantees equal opportunities for all, and prohibits discrimination based on gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or membership of the Travelling Community.
Coen Steel invests in professional development and wellbeing by:
Offering training and toolbox talks for all employees
Supporting study leave for professional qualitfications (e.g., ACCA)
Promote a healthy work-life-balance and flexible working arrangement
Creating dedicated staff areas to foster informal collaboration and relaxation
Our employees’ loyalty and longevity demonstrate our positive culture:
Average of 13 years’ service in the office team
Over 40% of employees have been with Coen Steel for 20 years or more.
This continuity builds trust, knowledge, and a shared commitment to excellence.
We are deeply embedded in the Galway community and beyond, actively supporting local charities, sporting clubs, and other organisations. Our initiatives include:
Volunteering and donations
Sponsorship of local events and clubs
Encouraging employee participation in community activities
Leadership at Coen Steel fosters a transparent and approachable environment, characterised by a hands-on management style that encourages feedback and collaboration at all levels. This open-door policy ensures employees’ voices are heard and valued. This ongoing engagement strengthens our social license to operate and reflects our core values of:
Respect
Trust
Passion
Team
Innovation
Target Timeline Secure re-qualification of Ireland’s Best Managed Company award
Maintain gender parity across the organisation
Continue to deliver training programmes for all employees 2025
Continue to increase our community initiatives over the next 5 years.
