Rewards & Benefits

The Co-operative is a business that likes to give something back to the communities in which we work. We like to give to our colleagues too.

Your commitment and contribution mean a lot to us, so we have designed a benefits package which rewards, supports and motivates you fully. It includes the best from all of our businesses – and more!

Salary

We pay highly competitive rates and salaries increase in line with your skills and experience.

Pension

We operate an awarding-winning pension scheme which provides a replacement income of c.75% of your salary should you be unable to work due to ill health. We also offer life assurance equivalent to three times your salary

Holiday

You will receive a generous holiday entitlement of at least 24 days, plus nine bank and public holidays. This holiday entitlement will increase with length of service to a maximum of 31 days, depending on your role.

Employee Recognition Scheme

We believe in rewarding our colleagues who go above and beyond what is expected of them, with a ‘thank you’ gift to show our appreciation.

Season Ticket Loan

To help you reduce your own carbon footprint we offer interest-free loans so you can purchase a season ticket from any travel company to enable you to travel to and from work.

The Co-operative Group discounts

We are able to offer generous discounts from across our family of businesses. There is plenty to choose from, including 10% discount on conveyancing, food and pharmacy products (excluding prescriptions); 25% discount on home insurance; 15% discount on motor insurance; 9% discount on life and critical illness insurance; 5% discount on travel (excluding cruises, Dublin departures and price matching); 35% discount off the BUPA Care product standard rates; and 15% discount on Funeralcare professional fees.

Employee Assistance Programme

This offers unlimited and totally confidential help and advice from external specialists. As well as a telephone help-line and counselling to all colleagues and family members it also provides face-to-face counselling where appropriate

Childcare Vouchers

Colleagues can take advantage of tax and national insurance savings by the purchase of childcare vouchers through our payroll.

Employee Member Benefits

The great thing about being employed by a co-operative is that you can become a member for just £1. Not only does this give you a say in how we run our business, but you have access to additional benefits, including:

• A share of our profits. For the last three years, this payment has been a maximum share of £500.
• A range of offers and discounts covering everything from dental cover and laser eye surgery to theme parks, spas and gym membership, as well as big savings at major high street retailers such as Halfords.

Family Friendly Policies

The Group recognises the importance of colleagues having a good work-life balance and has a range of policies designed to help you achieve it.