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The benefits of working for us

The strong work ethic at our company is further encouraged by the following benefits, which are immediately available to you on commencement of employment with us:

  • An Eagle Star Contributory Pension Scheme
  • AVC facilities - your retirement benefits can be voluntarily increased through personal contributions. This is often useful if you are coming from a company that has not been providing pension benefits.
  • Employees can earn a bonus of up to 15% annually on top of basic salary.
  • A share participation scheme with Zurich Financial Services (Our ultimate parent company). Our group profit performance triggers a percentage allocation of shares to employees.
  • A flexible 35 hour working week* - the Company operates a flexitime system, core hours being 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. It is possible to take up to twelve days a year as “flexi-leave” i.e. one day per month. This is in addition to holiday leave.
  • VHI Group Scheme membership with 40% of annual subscription paid by the Company
  • Personal insurance discounts, including Motor and Travel Insurance
  • Non-contributory PHI and Personal Accident Cover
  • Minimum of 20 days holidays per year - plus flexidays (1 per month).
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Health Screening, VDU Eye Care Programme and Annual Anti-Flu Vaccination
  • Membership of the Company's active Sports & Social Club - recent events include: organised trips abroad and within Ireland; subsidised theatre and cinema outings; social evenings including theme nights, fancy dress parties, tenpin bowling tournaments, table quizzes; skiing and tennis lessons.
  • Membership of the Company's active Golf Society - approximately six outings are held per year.
  • Paid Overtime - Whilst every effort is made to avoid the need to work overtime, occasionally you may be required to work overtime and if so payment will be made at overtime rates.

 

*NOTE: Not all benefits apply to every individual employed by the Company. All staff have their “Terms and Conditions” specified individually in their letter of appointment and accompanying documents.