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Our People & Cultural Values

Our people are experts in their field. However, not only are they knowledgeable and skilled specialists, their attitudes and behaviours fit in perfectly with the company too, which after years of being in business, we believe is important.

To ensure projects run smoothly, the Biocatalysts team are encouraged to talk to customers to exchange information, rather than shy away from them. The friendliness of our people does not go unnoticed. In fact, visitors often comment on the warm atmosphere that is evident at our offices.

Whilst our people fulfil various roles, from production technicians, through to business development managers to the executive board, they each hold the same, strong values.

Our values aim to provide a framework within Biocatalysts, along with a working environment and experience that reflects them. We expect all our people to conduct themselves in a way that is consistent with these values, allowing us to be ‘Best in class’ in everything we do.

We recognise that our people are a vital factor in the efficient and effective operation of our business and in this respect, we recognise and reward them for the way they go about their job and their contribution towards achieving our goals.

We’re a knowledge-based business and our talented people are at the heart of it. They truly make a difference to the running of enzyme discovery, development and production.

Benefits

Biocatalysts offers a comprehensive benefits package to all of our employees. This includes the following.

Your finances:

Group Pension Scheme

We operate a non-government pension arrangement into which employees would be enrolled if they meet the criteria

Your health:

• Medical Care
• BUPA cover for employees (After probation)
• BUPA cover for employee’s spouse after 5 years’ service
• BUPA cover for employee’s children under the age of 18 after 10 years’ service
• Health screening specific to particular specific job role

Protection for you and your family:

• Life Cover (Death in Service Benefit)
• 3 x basic annual salary for employees with up to 5 years’ service
• 4 x basic annual salary for employees with over 5 years’ service

Business Travel Insurance

The company provides full insurance for all employees travelling on business. The type of cover depends on the specific travel, but accident and emergency medical care are both covered

Your time:

• Public Holidays
• There are 8 UK public holidays for which all full-time employees receive full pay (pro rata payment for part-time employees)
• Annual Leave
• All full time employees are eligible for 22 days per year
• Maximum of 6 additional days are awarded at a rate of one additional day for every year after the first calendar years’ service
• Sick Pay
• The Company, at its discretion, will continue to pay full salary for up to 13 weeks including SSP entitlement after satisfactory completion of probationary period
• Four Day Week – 4 or 4.5 day week – Combine your 37.5 hours (normal working week) into 4 or 4.5 days giving you more flexibility to have extra time off. Certain restrictions apply.

Other Benefits:

• Employee Referral Scheme
• This scheme provides a bonus payment of £250 to any existing employee who introduces a suitable candidate that is subsequently permanently employed by the company
• Quality Working Environment
• Our working environment is secure, modern, spacious and clean. Free hot drinks and spring water available at any time of the day
• Parking Facilities – Free parking for all employees

Child Care Vouchers

Employee Discount Scheme

Reward and Recognition

We aspire to attract, develop and retain committed and talented people who are a vital factor in the efficient and effective operation of our business. Without excellence, our customer service would suffer, we would have less of an impact and would not be able to realise our vision.

In this respect, we seek to reward our staff for the work that they do and recognise the valuable contribution towards achieving the company’s strategic objectives.

Your first few weeks

For anyone new joining the company, you will have a mixture of emotions so it’s important you are made to feel at home from day one. We always plan your induction, training and development programme in advance and on your first day, you will meet your ‘buddy’ and team over lunch.

During your first few weeks, we will share information such as our company mission, values, strategic objectives and simply explain the way things work around here. It is important for you to see how your role and responsibilities fit within the company, so we go through your objectives for the first 3 months and our aim is to help you get up to speed as quickly as possible and become successful.

We recognise that everyone is different and therefore, tailor our training programmes to suit your working style.

Staff Charter

Our Charter aims to ensure that staff knows fully what is expected of them but also what they can expect from working at Biocatalysts. click here to read our Staff Charter

Your development

Your induction is just the beginning. We recognise the ‘talent’ within Biocatalysts is our people and along with your valuable knowledge, skills and the right behaviours, you can make a difference to company performance either through your immediate contribution or in the longer-term by demonstrating the highest level of potential.

We are a knowledge based company and to ensure we maintain our reputation of being technically excellent within the industry, training, learning and development opportunities are available to everyone. We appreciate that some of you are happy to come to work and do your job without having to develop further whereas others will want to continually learn and develop new skills and take on additional responsibility. Promotion is based on skills, potential and contribution and not time served.

You will have a Personal Development Review to help us understand your aspirations for personal development and growth and we will look for development opportunities that are aligned to business needs and will help you make the most of your talents.

Why work for us?

Our people are our catalyst and we know our success is achieved through them. We know our customers like working with our people because they tell us.

We are friendly, open, customer focused and you will meet and work with a wonderful team of people who are always available to help and support you not only through your first few weeks but at any time.

Here are accounts from our employees sharing their experience working at Biocatalysts:

Blog – Jason Grech, Business Manager

Blog – Davy Rowan, Process Improvement Scientist