Pros
Stability of a full time contract and being in an industry that will always be needed as an independent compliance UKAS accredited test house.
Flexibility in means of having a great work to personal life balance.
Running of an apprenticeship scheme.
Progression is never ending, as the company put me through my NVQ level 3 Diploma in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities, became a Registered Science Technician. Now I am currently working my way through a Concrete Technology course and doing a NVQ level 3 Management Course.
The benefits are great.
*28 days holiday entitlement with my current length of service.
*The ability to carry over 5 days holiday if not all used in that year.
*A hospital plan with payouts for take time off of work to attend hospital appointments, overnight stays and convalescence pay.
*Cycle to work scheme.
*Death in service paying out 3 times your annual salary to your spouse or next of kin.
*Every day discounts on high street and online shops through a company app.
*Competitive salary.
*Workplace pension.
*We hold quarterly employee of the month reward where people nominated get a recognition “shout out” and the winner gets a high street voucher.
The workplace has a friendly atmosphere and safeguarding is noticeable from the managers where they actually take time to catch up and talk to employees which sets an example to supervisors.
Cons
Facilities, equipment and equipment need investment.
