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As a leader in biodecontamination, Bioquell attracts many of the industry’s most talented specialists. Our success depends on our staff’s skill and commitment, so we’re always looking to add inspired professionals to our team.
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Current Vacancies
Service Engineer (Horsham, PA, USA)
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Service Engineer |
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Bioquell, Inc. |
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Service Manager |
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Horsham |
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Overview - Job Description |
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Bioquell Inc. (www.bioquell.com) is a world leader in providing high-tech bio-decontamination equipment and services within healthcare, life sciences and military environments. Our unique low temperature, residue-free hydrogen peroxide vaporization (HPV) technology has been proven to provide rapid, repeatable, safe and reliable eradication of microbiological pathogens from rooms and other interior spaces. This position is required within Bioquell to provide leadership, technical and customer support towards an increasing level of business for Service. Experienced in the field of bio-decontamination and service delivery to include validation, repair and maintenance of internal and external microprocessor based equipment as well as contract quotation and expense control. The idea candidate would preferably come from within the Pharmaceutical, lab, biotech, healthcare or sciences related sectors. |
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= Timely and professionally handle field service calls and issues arising from the field service visits and coordinate with Service Manager = Calibrate, troubleshoot, inspect, and service all Bioquell gas generators as needed = Provide on‐site installation, validation and commissioning of instruments = Assist the Service Manager, follow service related processes and procedures = Provide technical support for customer related failures, breakdowns and problems = Perform hands-on on‐site troubleshooting, service and repairs = Uphold standards and initiate continued improvements in Service, both internally and externally = Communicate with the customer to ensure satisfaction and implement necessary corrective actions = Provide on-site training to the customers = Interface and assist with cross-functional work teams such as RBDS and validation. = Create and maintain service information in the company enterprise database = Fulfill all aspects of the maintenance and repair contract/PO at client sites = Communicate with clients to ensure ongoing awareness of technicians activities and equipment status while on site and at least one week prior to arrival |
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The position will require a broad range of attributes and skills, including:
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Education and Experience |
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= Minimum of H.S. Diploma preferably a technical school degree or military experience = Electronics or electrical background preferred = Experience maintaining, repairing, and/or assembling mechanical and/or electrical equipment |
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= Technical Service = Logistics |
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Compensation and Benefits |
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Additional Info |
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Job location |
Open |
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Monday-Friday |
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8 am – 5pm, However maybe subject to short term changes due to client needs. Weekends: Due to the nature of the projects provided there may be a requirement to work weekends on occasion. |
Servicetechniker (w/m) (Köln, Deutschland / Germany)
Bioquell ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Systemen und Dienstleistungen zur Bio-Dekontamination. Unsere einzigartige Wasserstoffperoxiddampftechnologie (HPV) dekontaminiert problematische Mikroorganismen wie Bakterien, Viren und Pilze.
Das Bioquell Team in Köln betreut die deutschsprachigen Märkte in Europa. Werden Sie Teil einer spannenden Branche und entdecken Sie Ihre Perspektiven in einem innovativen Unternehmen der Biotechnologie. Für die Installation, Wartung und Reparatur unserer Geräte in der DACH Region suchen wir
Servicetechniker (w/m)
Ihre Aufgaben:
Installation, Inbetriebnahme, Reparatur und Wartung von Generatoren welche vornehmlich im Bereich Life Science und in der pharmazeutischen Industrie Anwendung finden
Erstellung von Kalibrierzertifikaten und detaillierten Serviceberichten
Bearbeiten von technischen und anwendungsbezogenen Kundenanfragen
Prozessoptimierung beim Kunden (GCD)
Enge Zusammenarbeit und Abstimmung mit dem Headquarter in UK sowie Unterstützung des Technikteams aus UK bei größeren Projekten
Ihr Profil:
Abgeschlossene Ausbildung in der Fachrichtung Elektronik/Elektrotechnik, einen Abschluss zum staatlich geprüften Techniker (m/w) oder ein abgeschlossenes Studium (FH) im Bereich Elektrotechnik/Medizintechnik oder ähnliches
Berufserfahrung bei Reparaturen und in der Wartung technischer Geräte
Nachgewiesene technische Kenntnisse im relevanten Bereich
GMP Kenntnisse und Validierungserfahrungen von Vorteil aber nicht essentiell
Sicheres Auftreten gegenüber Kunden auch in schwierigen Situationen
Selbstständige, eigenverantwortliche und zielorientierte Arbeitsweise
Verbindlichkeit und Freundlichkeit im Umgang mit Kunden
Gute Analyse- und Problemlösefähigkeit
Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
Hohe Reise Bereitschaft innerhalb der DACH Region und Führerschein der Klasse 3 oder B
Wir bieten Ihnen:
Die Arbeit mit einen hochmotivierten Team in einer zukunftsweisenden Branche
Eine angenehme Arbeitsatmosphäre mit vielfältigen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten
Die Möglichkeit sich in einem internationalen Unternehmen beruflich und persönlich weiterzuentwickeln
Eine fundierte Einarbeitung in unsere Technologie
Firmenwagen mit Privatnutzung
Homeoffice und alle nötigen Kommunikationsmittel
Spaß
Bitte senden Sie Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen (Anschreiben incl. Gehaltsvorstellung, Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse und Ihrem frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermin) per E-Mail an:
Bioquell GmbH
Frau Yvonne Nowak
Nattermann Allee 1
50829 Köln
Tel: 0221 16899674
Assembly Technician (Andover, UK)
Job title: Assembly Technician
Reports to: Production Team Leader
Overview of the role:
An opportunity has arisen for an energetic, intelligent and ambitious Assembly Technician to work within Bioquell’s production cell.
Working with the team to achieve the required daily targets, your role contains 75% mechanical assembly and 25% electrical assembly.
Responsibilities:
To carry out assembly operations, following suitable training, on a variety of electro-mechanical equipment. The following skills are required:
Assembly of mechanical components using multiple fixing methods and standard and specialist tooling eg. torque drivers, air drivers, bespoke test equipment
Have a good understanding of assembly principles,
Ability to read and understand engineering specifications / instructions / Drawings
Skilled use of hand and power tools within assembly processes
Experience of wiring connections and the use of crimp tools
Carry out tests in accordance with manufacturing instructions following suitable training
To be flexible and work in all areas of the business including stores, service and filters.
To work in a safe, clean and customer-focused approach.
Essential skills:
Physically fit to carry out manual assembly operations including lifting, kneeling, bending , standing for long periods
Good manual dexterity
Good eyesight (with spectacles if worn) and colour vision
To be driven by quality and customer satisfaction
To work well as part of a close team as well as individually motivated
Education & Training:
Ability to read technical drawings & work instructions
Good standard of numeracy and literacy
Hours of work:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Benefits & Package:
You will also receive:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday!
An extra day off on your Birthday!
generous SimplyHealth cash plan
contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
Company gym membership
Values: Customer Centric
| Innovation | Integrity | One Team | Quality | Safety | Trust
Junior Production Engineer (Andover, UK)
Job title: Junior Production engineer
Reports to: Production Manager
Overview of the role
You have the chance to work for an inspirational engineering company making revolutionary products that really can make a difference to people’s lives.
An exciting new role has arisen for a Junior Production Engineer to learn the methodologies of Lean and continuous improvement and, with the support of the Senior Production Engineers and Production Manager support the cell process improvement workshops, NPI, Routing and BOM system updates.
Responsibilities
Day to day support of the Production Engineering team.
Involvement in cost down projects.
Learn and develop product BOM’s, routings and work instructions.
Play a crucial role within the Production engineering team and support all departments when required.
Above all else this candidate must be willing to join a driven and motivated team focused on reducing costs, improving quality, and working to always satisfy the customer.
Key skills required for the positionNVQ level 4, HNC or equivalent in Electro mechanical engineering.
A good understanding of lean principles and the analysis of production processes (kaizen).
Able to work under own initiative.
High standard of numeracy and literacy.
Ability & willingness to be flexible with working hours/ shift at short notice.
Communicating and presenting data effectively.
Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
It is essential within this role to have an eagerness to take on new skills and experiences and to learn quickly.
Fluent communication skills - both verbal and written
Hours of work
Monday – Thursday: 8:35am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:35am to 3:45pm
Benefits
You will also receive:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday!
Additional day off on your Birthday!
Generous SimplyHealth cash plan
excellent contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
an annual appraisal scheme and regular training programme
Company gym membership
Senior Test Development Engineer (Elec/Mech) (Andover, UK)
Job title: Senior Test Development Engineer (Elec/Mech)
Reports to: Production Manager of the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electro-Mechanical Test Development Engineer to work for Bioquell, a market-leading biodecontamination specialist based in Andover, Hampshire. The role will support the Product Test department and will be responsible for developing the testing function to improve efficiencies, reduce rework and improve the product.
This role will also support the NPI process as well as designing and implementing new test rigs and procedures. This person will be responsible for all factory qualification documentation, understanding trends, analysing data and reporting at high level with opportunities for improvement.
Responsibilities:
To support all test development and improvement activities related to NPI and current products.
NPI:
Attend design reviews meetings and influence product design.
Identify opportunities for integrated testing of modules to compliment/reduce requirement for final product testing.
Specify and produce/source test equipment for prototype test through to factory test.
Work with development function to produce appropriate software, capable of meeting the test requirements of the product/module and ensuring ease of use and data retrieval objectives are met.
Ensure line layouts and footprint development activities adequately account for test activities.
Assist in the development of the Factory Qualification Test protocols for products and modules ensuring URS requirements are met.
Write up test procedures for use by test/production personnel in the form of work instructions.
Current Products:
Continually review, simplify and identify opportunities to improve testing of in-house test yields.
Support QC/QA functions to regularly review field failure data and identify test-related problems.
Act as the key point of contact for all test related enquiries within the factory and supply chain.
Identify opportunities for integrated testing of modules to complement/reduce requirement for final product testing.
Develop preventative and reactive maintenance procedures for all test equipment – be a point of contact/support for scheduled calibration activities.
Responsible for the design and manufacture of basic test rigs.
General:
Support the production engineering team and manufacturing operations activities as required.
Above all else this candidate must be willing to join a driven and motivated team focused on reducing costs, improving quality, and working to always satisfy the customer. quired
Skills required:
At least 3 years proven track record within an electro-mechanical test development role.
SW programming/debug experience. (C coding would be desirable)
PLC programming (Siemens Step 7)
Electronic design, build and debug skills to diagnose complex electro-mechanical equipment from system down to component level.
Extensive experience using various test and diagnostic equipment.
A strong understanding of lean principles and the analysis of production processes (kaizen).
Basic understanding of NPI and gated processes.
Basic understanding of managing projects and project teams across multiple disciplines.
Able to compile shop floor process instructions and safe working procedures.
ERP/MRP systems, CAPA and route cause analysis would be ideal - but not essential.
Hours of work
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:35am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:35am to 3:45pmenefits & Package
Benefits:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday!
additional day off on your Birthday!
SimplyHealth cash plan
Generous contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
free Company gym membership
Changes to job role
Values: Customer Centric | Innovation | Integrity | One Team | Quality | Safety | Trust
Production Engineer - Apprenticeship (Andover, UK)
Job title: Production Engineer Apprentice
Reports to: Production Manager
Salary: £15,000 p.a.
Overview of the role
Looking for an apprenticeship position where you can learn, have fun and embark on a career in engineering? If so, you have the chance to work for an inspirational engineering company making revolutionary products that really can make a difference to people’s lives.
An exciting new apprenticeship position has arisen within the Production Engineering team. The right candidate will learn the methodologies of Lean and continuous improvement and, with the support and mentoring of the Senior Production Engineers and Production Manager support the cell process improvement workshops, NPI, Routing and BOM system updates. Candidates will be required to attend day-release to college.
Responsibilities
Day to day support of production cells to ensure timely delivery of customer expectations.
Review of cell Efficiencies and Utilisation figures.
Support the R&D function with NPI & existing product development.
Involvement in cost down projects
Responsible for CAPA and root cause analysis.
Learn and develop product BOM’s, routings and work instructions.
Play a crucial role within the Production engineering team and support all members when required.
Above all else this candidate must be willing to join a driven and motivated team focused on reducing costs, improving quality, and working to always satisfy the customer.
Key skills required for the position
Able to work under own initiative.
High standard of numeracy and literacy.
Ability & willingness to be flexible with working hours/ shift at short notice.
Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Fluent communication skills - both verbal and written.
Able to attend day-release to Basingstoke College.
It is essential within this role to have an eagerness to take on new skills and experiences and to learn quickly.
Hours of work
Monday – Thursday: 8:35am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:35am to 3:45pm
Benefits
You will also receive:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday!
Additional day off on your Birthday!
Generous SimplyHealth cash plan
excellent contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
an annual appraisal scheme and regular training programme
Company gym membership
Incoming Goods Inspector (initially 3 month contract) (Andover, UK)
Job title: Incoming Goods Inspector (initially 3 month contract)
Reports to: Quality Manager
The Goods Inwards Inspector is responsible for ensuring that the incoming parts/material
are inspected in accordance with internally generated engineering drawings and specifications,
to ensure that the Bioquell requirements are met.
Responsibilities:
The Goods Inwards Inspector is responsible for ensuring that parts and materials, which pass through his/her control, are:
- Inspected and handled in accordance with company documentation.
- Rejected and controlled as non-conforming materials in accordance with internal processes.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure any material is disposition in a timely manner and that CAPA are received, reviewed and accepted by Bioquell.
- Maintain the quarantine area and facilitate weekly MRB meetings.
In addition to the above the Goods Inwards Inspector shall:
- Work with Manufacturing and New Product Development Departments to determine most practicable inspection criteria and methods.
- Support daily Production Meetings when requested.
- Update and accurately maintain the Business Calibration System.
- Provide training to personnel on equipment and procedures in direct support of Incoming Goods Inspection activities.
- Maintain compliance with established company procedures.
- Provide guidance to staff temporarily seconded to his/her function as occasion demands.
- Maintain Documentation Controls in support of the Goods Inwards Inspection processes to which he/she is assigned.
- Undertake and complete additional tasks, as assigned by the QA Director and/or Quality Manager.
Key skills:
Previous experience in a similar role within an electro mechanical environment
Strong inspection background (familiar with ISO9001)
Essential skills:
Excellent attention to detail
Well-disciplined at following established procedures
Good levels of communication and personal organisation
Computer literate
Creative thinking to develop process improvements
Desirable skills:
ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditor
Hours of work:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
30 mins lunch - total of 39hrs per week
Benefits:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday!
Additional day off on your Birthday!
contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
generous SimplyHealth cashback plan
3 x salary annual life insurance
free Company gym membership
Values: Customer
Centric | Innovation | Integrity | One Team | Quality | Safety | Trust
Warehose Operative - Picker / Packer (Andover, UK)
Job Title: Warehouse Operative – Picker / Packer
Location: Andover, Hampshire
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Picker / Packer within Bioquell’s warehouse team.
Responsibilities
Daily Picking of Products & Components to meet internal and external order requirements.
Stock Putaway
Re-locating Stock
Component / Part Issued to internal Customers – Stores Hatch Work
Daily Computer work
Packing Customer Orders
Stock Replen
Inventory Investigation
Flexible approach, as will be required where necessary to provide cover in other areas of the warehouse at manager’s discretion.
Essential skills, experience and requirements
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Experience of working in a warehouse
Team player
Computer literate, experience with MRP system
Ideally hold a current Fork Lift License (Counter balance)
Work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Good communication skills.
Customer focused approach
Good time management / punctual
Creative and adaptive, always looking for ways to improve processes
Strong interpersonal skills
Reliable and flexible approach
Hours of work:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 3.45pm (30 mins lunch)
Benefits / package:
23 days holiday, rising to a maximum of 30 days holiday!
an additional day off on your Birthday!
an annual pay / bonus review
An excellent contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
entry to the Company Childcare voucher scheme
PPE Work Wear Provided
free Company gym membership
Values: Customer Centric | Innovation | Integrity | One Team | Quality | Safety | Trust
Service Engineer (Area: Oxford / Nottingham / Leicester / Peterborough / Cambridge - UK)
Overview of the role
As a Bioquell Service Engineer you will be responsible for the service, installation, breakdown, repair and calibration of a wide range of innovative bio-decontamination equipment, utilised within life sciences, healthcare and pharmaceutical environments.
The quality and care that we put into our products and services saves lives. A key part of this role is delivering a great customer experience; the ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in a customer facing role. Our customers expect great service and we’re focused on providing exceptional products combined with a world-class level of aftercare.
Applicants will live within the following postcode radius: NN, NG, OX, PE, LE, CB and must be willing and able to travel throughout the UK and internationally.
Responsibilities
To carry out planned maintenance and breakdown calls on customer’s equipment.
To liaise with the Service Department daily to determine programme of work.
To prioritise and attend all breakdowns as notified in the most efficient and cost effective manner, within 48 hours.
To carry out all Contract Servicing as arranged with the service scheduler ensuring that the most cost effective work programme is carried out.
Follow product service, repair and installation method statements.
To carry out all installation in accordance with the relevant British and European Standards.
Record all information of work carried out electronically or on the appropriate Service Form.
Forward service report forms to head office on a daily basis in accordance with administration procedures.
Essential skills / requirements:
Full UK driving licence and valid passport essential.
A proven track record in servicing and maintaining electro mechanical systems
Strong technical diagnostic skills.
Good communication and organisational skills.
A positive, flexible and results orientated approach.
Able to work autonomously and demonstrate sound decision making qualities.
Good written and verbal communication skills and in particular the ability to interact well with overseas distributors and customers
A robust personality, able to handle pressurised situations.
Education / training:
Strong background in electro mechanical /electronic principals, ideally qualified to HND/HNC level or equivalent relevant experience.
Hours of work: Standard working hours are: Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm (min 45 hours p/w)
Benefits:
You will also receive:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday!
An extra day off on your Birthday!
generous SimplyHealth cash plan
contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
Company gym membership
Values: Customer Centric | Innovation | Integrity | One Team | Quality | Safety
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Commissioning Engineer (Andover, UK)
Location: Andover, Hampshire with substantial, prolonged travel.
Overview of the role:
Our business is growing rapidly in UK, Europe,
North America and in the Far East. We wish to maintain this momentum by
appointing a Validation Engineer to help cope with this growing workload.
Reporting to the Validation Manager, this customer facing role will involve
substantial global travel and be responsible for:
Commissioning new Bioquell products following delivery to customer sites.
Developing customer specific programmes for the customer’s use of the equipment.
Training the customer operators in the correct and safe use of the equipment.
Completing validation project testing documentation including preparation and issuing of reports.
Essential skills:
A minimum of 5 years multi skilled experience of mechanical, electrical/controls or process systems
Excellent communication skills
A systematic and logical approach to problem solving and ensuring a high level of customer service is delivered.
A positive, flexible and results orientated approach
Able to work autonomously and demonstrate good decision qualities but be capable of sharing workload within a small team and directing work as appropriate.
Able to manage/maintain own work timescales to maintain schedule of works
A close attention to detail to produce work of a high standard is essential and documentation completion to GMP standards.
A robust personality, able to handle pressurised situations.
Flexible to accommodate the needs of the business.
Experience:
Experience/ understanding of commissioning and validation procedures is important although specific experience of bio-decontamination equipment and systems is not essential, as comprehensive training will be given
Hours of work:
Monday – Thursday: 8:35am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:35am to 3:45pm
Total of 37.05hrs per week
Benefits:
You will also receive:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday!
An extra day off on your Birthday!
generous SimplyHealth cash plan
contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
Company gym membership
Values: Customer Centric | Innovation | Integrity | One
Team | Quality | Safety | Trust
Moulding Technician / Machine Operator (Andover, UK)
As a Moulding Technician, you will learn how to operate the Roto Mouding machinery which produces complex moulded parts for use in the Company’s decontamination products.
You will also be trained to provide support for a wide range of technical issues relating to the production of moulded parts and be responsible for the general maintenance of the moulds/tools and machines. This department is part of a larger manufacturing concern and good communication skills and flexibility are just as important as the hard skills.
The role can be physically demanding and would suit an energetic machine operator who has the desire and capability to take a lead role in delivering and improving the department’s contribution to the success of the wider business. Opportunities for further career progression and personal growth exist for the successful applicant.
Responsibilities:
Independently, with minimum supervision, load moulds on to the machine arms, charge moulds, and operate different control profiles to produce mouldings.
Carry out post moulding operations and quality checks.
Maintain a keen attention to detail – remaining alert to all process variables.
Work to the Production Plan ensuring minimum stock levels of products are available at all times
Maintenance and troubleshooting any associated problems with the moulding machine when required.
Develop the ability to resolve issues and non-conformances.
Assist the development of work instructions and production/quality control documentation.
Key skills required for the position
Engineering background
Ability to read 2D Drawings
Fluent English communication skills - both verbal and written
Excellent Microsoft office skills
Problem-solving capabilities
Desirable - but not critical - skills:
GCSE English and Maths
Manufacturing or Engineering related ONC or NVQ (level 3) preferred.
MIG welding advantageous
FLT license desirable
Hours of work: Monday – Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Benefits & Package:
23 days holiday, rising to 30 days holiday
additional day off on your Birthday!
SimplyHealth cash plan
an annual pay / bonus review
contributory pension scheme (employee 3%, employer 6%)
3 x salary annual life insurance
- free Company gym membership
