Compensation & Benefits

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Salary

Salaries are paid on the 15th of every month - two weeks in arrears, two weeks in advance

Bonus Scheme

If you are entitled to a bonus this will be detailed in your offer of employment.

Relocation

A relocation scheme is in place and may be available depending on the circumstances of the individual and the vacancy applied for.

Benefits

Dynamic BenefitsGeneral Dynamics UK operates a Dynamic Benefits Scheme. Within this scheme there are  five core benefits and ten voluntary benefits:

Core Benefits

  • Holidays (employees must take a minimum of 20 days holiday per annum, but may choose up to a maximum of 40 days with the prior approval of their Director)
  • Life Insurance (3 times annual base salary)
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorksTM)
  • Motivano (lifestyle package that offers discounted goods and services)

Voluntary Benefits

  • Pension Scheme (see below)
  • Private Medical Cover (BUPA)
  • Health Checks
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Personal Accident Cover
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Child Care Account (Savings on child care costs)
  • Tax Advice
  • Discounted Health Club Membership

Additional Benefit Schemes

Pension Scheme

  • The pension scheme is a Money Purchase Scheme.
  • Transfers may be possible, and each request is considered on its own merit.
  • Employee contributions of 3%, 4% or 5%, the company matches this and adds 1%
  • Top Up’s and AVC’s are available

Sharesave Scheme

Minimum of £10 per month, maximum of £250 per month contribution from employee

Give As You Earn

  • Allows you to make regular monthly contributions directly from your pay packet, before any tax has been deducted, to a charity of your choice.
  • Company pays the administration cost.

Sports & Social Club

We participate in local sporting events such a football and golf and also organise social events, such as Ascot Races, go-kart racing and children's Christmas party.