Skechers UK Distribution Centre

Since Skechers established its UK operations five years ago, Force8 has been a trusted partner across multiple critical service areas.

The facility, operating under HMRC bonded warehouse regulations, required exceptional security performance.

During a warrant-based audit, HMRC officers praised the site’s security, remarking that it would be nearly impossible for anything to be removed undetected.

A testament to the tight, professional operation run by Force8’s security team.

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Beyond security, Force8’s maintenance team has delivered continuous, hands-on support, assisting with everything from plug repairs to staff restroom refurbishments.

Their flexible, proactive attitude has enabled the site to function smoothly and adapt quickly to business needs.

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Force8’s cleaning services have been integral in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming workplace for Skechers employees—supporting not just hygiene, but morale and team satisfaction.

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The collaborative, family-like partnership between Force8 and Skechers has helped the business scale operations with confidence, knowing that day-to-day safety, maintenance, and hygiene are consistently managed to a high standard.

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" - What services has Force8 provided for you?

We use Force 8 Group for pretty much anything and have to say they have come through extremely well and consistently support our business needs at a very competitive price.

Force 8 Security –  We have been an established company in the UK for almost 5 years now and operate a bonded facility, this means our security is audited upon application by HMRC – annually – under warrant. Upon application and warrant visits we were paid the best compliment we could ever wish for by the HMRC officers carrying out the audit. Towards the end of the highly intrusive audit looking at inventory accuracy and inventory security both officers said to me “if by chance anybody gets anything out of this DC can you please call me and tell me how they did it” referring to the actual security. This is a testament to the role Force 8 security operate on our site, they run a very tight ship and take the responsibilities very seriously. This security team care, from the guards patrolling right up to the team’s security manager. I would recommend Force 8 security to anybody looking for a security company that make a difference!

Force 8 maintenance – This team of maintenance engineers have a very positive attitude turning their hand to pretty much anything that needs doing to support the operation. Working closely with myself, my facilities and training manager as well as my Health and Safety Manager the team are always adaptable, trustworthy, reactive and support the needs of our business for the last 5 years and long may this continue. Everything from changing a plug to revamping restrooms for the staff nothing is to big or to small. I would recommend Force 8 maintenance to anybody looking for a facility engineering team that make a difference!

Force 8 cleaning services –  Force 8 have been supporting Skechers since day one and have always been adaptive and supportive of all the cleaning needs ensuring a nice environment for all my staff which is obviously paramount in ensuring you have a workforce that appreciates there working surroundings. Going above and beyond ensuring everything from the most mundane repetitive tasks to the most challenging larger tasks are carried out to a very high standard. In addition to this I would recommend Force 8 cleaning services to anybody looking for a cleaning services team that make a difference!

- How would you describe working with us?

All the services that Force 8 offer my business takes away a great deal of the business that would worry and consume me and my management teams time and effort. The collaborative relationship we have with them at all levels of their business gives us round the clock support and reassurance that these things are being taken care of and to a high standard. When we first started up in the UK we had temporary warehouse facilities that needed a complete overhaul to make it an acceptable environment for all employees and Force 8 was side by side with us through every twist and turn. Force 8 have become quite simply put like one of our family!

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- Would you recommend us to other businesses?

100% and without question! Great team, Great company! "

Gary Leadbeater, Skechers, UK Operations Manager