Speller Metcalfe is a family business, built on a team of dedicated and loyal staff that reflect our values and ethos.
We want to reward their hard work and commitment to us, and as a result offer a number of benefits to those employed across our sites and offices.
Please click on the icons to find out more about each benefit.
All our employees are entitled to 27 days’ paid holiday (not including public holidays).
5+ years’ service: 28 days annual leave entitlement
10+ years’ service: 30 days annual leave entitlement
A health cash plan allows you to claim back some of the costs of routine health expenses for a monthly premium. These include dental check-ups, eye tests, physiotherapy sessions and more.
All our employees are offered a Level 1 membership, with the option to upgrade at your own cost.
Mental health and wellbeing is an absolute priority for Speller Metcalfe.
We provide a number of health and wellbeing workshops to staff, as well as access to a number of Mental Health First Aiders – with over 10% of our workforce trained to support staff.
All staff who do not already qualify on the NHS are also offered an optional annual flu jab and PSA test.
All employees are eligible for our private medical insurance scheme, with options to choose from single, couple or family cover (via a salary deduction).
Speller Metcalfe employees are able to access a private car scheme which enables you to lease a hybrid or electric vehicle via a salary sacrifice, in line with our commitment to reach carbon zero by 2032*. This provides access to reduced rates, as well as additional benefits such as inclusive servicing and warranties.
Certain job roles will also be eligible for a car allowance, which is paid as a Benefit in Kind on top of your agreed salary. This forms part of a contractual agreement and will be discussed during the interview process.
*Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Speller Metcalfe offers an enhanced parental leave package, above statutory pay, to our eligible staff:
PATERNITY LEAVE
Two weeks full pay following 2 years’ continuous service. Statutory pay if taken before 2 years’ service.
MATERNITY LEAVE
Under 2 years’ continuous service:
Over 2 years’ continuous service:
All staff may also apply to take Shared Parental Leave (SPL) if they meet the required eligibility criteria, as set out by gov.uk:
https://www.gov.uk/shared-parental-leave-and-pay
*SMP: Statutory Maternity Pay
Speller Metcalfe will pay for a professional membership, which is limited to one per year, per employee. Examples may include the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Speller Metcalfe is enrolled with the government’s national Cycle to Work initiative. Available to all employees, saving an average of 32-42% on a bike and accessories. No upper limit.
Staff who refer a successful candidate that passes their probation period will be eligible for a one-off bonus of £500, maximum of one per year.
Death in Service is an employer-provided benefit where a nominated beneficiary receives a tax-free lump sum should a fatal accident occur while you are employed. Available to our salaried staff, Speller Metcalfe will pay 4 x your basic salary.