We were delighted to have achieved the Best Companies 2009 Accreditation and also to have been listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies 2009. But rather than rest on our laurels, we're always looking at how we can make Big Yellow an even better place to work in the futureYour benefits
We have spent considerable time developing and investing in a benefits package that reflects how we value our people.
The Essentials:
Pay
We offer competitive rates of pay which are reviewed on an annual basis.
Bonus
If you work within a store you will be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus of up to 20% of your annual salary which is calculated against operational and sales targets. As a member of the Head Office team you will be eligible to receive a bi-annual discretionary bonus of up to 15% of your annual salary.
Sharesave Scheme
You will be eligible to join the Sharesave Scheme after six months of employment.
Pension Scheme
We have a contributory pension scheme run in conjunction with Friends Provident. Contributions are matched by the Company, starting at 3% and rising to 6% after 2 years.
Holiday Entitlement
Holidays start at 28 days per annum, increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days a year.
The Added Extras:
Childcare Vouchers
We offer Childcare Vouchers in conjunction with Sodexho - Pass which provide Tax and NI relief towards Childcare costs.
Discount
You'll be entitled to 25% discount on room rental and merchandise.
Pleasure Points Scheme
We run a points based scheme in conjunction with Red Letter Days and Voucher Express which enables you to enjoy fantastic experiences like driving a Ferrari, pampering yourself at a health spa or exchanging your points for vouchers from a choice of over 100 retail and entertainment providers! Some of the ways you can get points are outlined below.
Monthly Prize Draw
Each month you'll be entered into our fun draw to win points.
Bright Ideas
We reward suggestions successfully implemented with points.
Introduce A Friend
If you successfully introduce a friend to work for us, we'll reward you with up to £750 of Pleasure Points.
Birthdays
You'll receive your birthday as an extra day off and on landmark birthdays you'll also receive some points.
Engagements
We'll congratulate you with a bottle of champagne or some vouchers of your choice.
Weddings
If you get married or enter in to a civil partnership you'll receive a gift from the Company.
Births
When we hear the patter of little feet, we'll send you vouchers to kit out your new addition!
Service Awards
We recognise employees who are loyal to the organisation and reward service achievements with points.
Recognised Charity
We'll match the funds that you raise to support our recognised charity, Cancer Research.
Company Conference
It's essential that everyone knows about our business and where we're going. We therefore hold an annual conference to review our achievements and look at what is coming up in the year ahead. We reward both team and individual success with Pleasure Points and star performers have been flown by private jet to locations in France and Guernsey for a celebratory lunch!
Social
All our stores and Head Office have a fund to organise social events. Our past activities have included meals out, go-karting, paint balling, bowling, comedy evenings and horse racing!
Christmas Party
We have an annual Company party and past venues include the Hard Rock Cafe and The Washington Mayfair Hotel.
