Why work with us? - Colleague Benefits
We like to show our appreciation for our colleagues. contribution to the Society's success by offering the following benefits:
Staff DiscountAfter 12 weeks service you will be eligible for a 10% staff discount in all our Food and Semi Chem stores.
All Employee Share Options PartnershipAfter 12 months service with the Society you will become eligible to participate in the All Employee Share Options Partnership (AESOP). This allows you to become a shareholder in the Society. This is a great opportunity to make significant savings in your personal tax and national insurance contributions from pre-tax pay, as well as investing in the Society.
Pension Plan
It's never too early to consider your future and the Society operates an attractive contributory
'final salary' Pension Plan, that also covers you for life insurance and a dependant's pension.
The Plan is contributory with both you and the Society making a contribution on your behalf, and it would be
available immediately following the commencement of employment with the society.
If you are paying the full cost of dental, optical or hospital bills you could benefit from the tax-free cash support towards these and other every day health costs. Cash paid towards your health costs enables you to take preventative measures, supporting the well being of you and your family. The benefits available include, but not limited to, cash towards physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropody.
Service AwardsThe Society values long service and commitment and all employees who have completed a full 12 months service, as at 31 January each year will receive free shares!
Employee BenefitsWe have also teamed up with various companies to discounts on the following services:
Mortgage Advice
Bereavement Financial Advice Counselling
Combined Benefits Services
Legal Services
BDC Trade Centre (electrical products)