MAKING THE MOST
OF YOUR
BENEFITS PACKAGE
We understand that offering an excellent benefits package can help us to attract and retain skilled, high-quality employees – YOU!
Our goal in compiling these financial and health & wellbeing benefits, is to add value to your employment with PBS, to create a happy workforce, and to establish a strong dedicated team, crucial to our business success.
…But we’re aware that with the hustle and bustle of everyday life and work, it can be easy to forget what’s available to you. This page is set out to remind you of the components of your benefits package, and to encourage you to make the most of these opportunities.
2024/25’s BENEFITS WINDOW
Ponticelli has 2 benefits windows as follows:
In JULY all annual benefit selections can be made.
The March window is only for the purchase of annual leave days (onshore employees only). This is not available in the JULY window.
Your Benefits Package can be managed online here.
Semco has 2 x benefits windows in September and March.
Private Medical Insurance
Your health and well-being is important to us. Private health care aims to give you fast access to treatment, helping you get the specialist support you need so you can get back on track, doing what you love most, with those you love most.
Employees are eligible for Company-Paid Single Cover following successful completion of their probationary period.
Employees can add family / dependents at their own cost.
To reach our Benefits Portal click here.
Queries can be directed to the Payroll Department.
BUPA PRIVATE HEALTHCARE is available for CORE CREW team members.
Private health care is not available to ad hoc Brand employees.
Please contact your HR Administrator to discuss further.
BUPA PRIVATE HEALTHCARE is available for Semco employees.
Your Benefits Package can be managed online here.
Please contact your HR Advisors to discuss further:
Daisy Philp and / or Claire Gordon
An introduction to Private Medical Insurance…
AXA PMI & EAP WEBINAR recorded 12/07/23 for Ponticelli)
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There are many services you can use, without Doctor referral:
Doctor@Hand/Digital GP:
A private GP service for online, video or telephone consultations (useful if offshore at the time or long wait to see GP). You need to register for this service in advance.
Mental Health Concerns:
Telephone your health care provider’s member services number. (shown above). A call will be arranged with a mental health practitioner who will make a recommendation – this could be a referral to an approved therapist/counsellor, or for online CBT.
Musco-Skeletal: (muscle, bone & joint conditions)
Telephone your health care provider’s member services number. (shown above). A call will be arranged with physiotherapist who will make a recommendation – this could be a referral to an appropriate specialist or a home exercise plan.
PONTICELLI
SEMCO
Open
Referral:
If your GP says you need specialist treatment (further investigation, operation etc.), tell them you have private healthcare and ask for an open referral. After seeing your GP, call your health care provider’s member services number, to check that you are covered.
Dedicated
Nurse Services:
If diagnosed with a heart condition or cancer, nurses are available for you.
Dedicated Heart Nurse: 0800 2182 303
Dedicated Cancer Nurse: 0800 1114 811
Only available for Ponticelli employees through AXA PPP.
Health at Hand / Any-Time Healthline:
Access to a medical team to talk about specific health worry from nurses, counsellors, midwives and pharmacists
Ponticelli employees call: 0800 003 004
Semco employees call: 0345 604 0537
Self-Referral for Cancer Concerns:
Call your health care provider’s member services number. They can then refer you to services without seeing a GP.
Pensions & Retirement
Employee Contribution Change – Ponticelli UK employees can change their Employee Contribution at any time via their Benefits Portal. Brand and Semco employees should contact their payroll department to change their employee contribution.
Any change will take effect from the next available payroll opportunity until you advise otherwise.
Additional Voluntary Contributions – You can request to make ‘one-off’ additional contributions to your pension scheme.
For Ponticelli and Semco, you can contact your payroll department to make the ‘one-off’ contribution.
For Brand, you have to do this through the Pension Provider.
An Introduction to Pensions
Reviewing your Pension
Click here to log-in. (You must register/log-in – using the e-mail address you registered with).
Default employee contribution is 5%
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To learn more about the Scottish Widows APP and ONLINE PORTAL, click here.
Employer matching contributions are capped at 7%.
Queries can be directed to the Payroll Department.
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Further Ponticelli pension details can be found below:
Take control of your future with the Scottish Widows Pension app.
Click here for details.
Scottish Widows (salaried employees)
Click here to log-in. (You must register/log-in – using the e-mail address you registered with).
Default employee contribution is 3%
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The People’s Pension (weekly paid employees)
Click here to log-in. (You must Register/log-in – using the customer number mail that will be with your joiner e-mail or letter sent to you on joining.
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Click here to log-in. (You must register/log-in – you will need your plan number).
Default employee contribution is 4%
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Please contact your HR Advisors to discuss further:
Daisy Philp and / or Claire Gordon
Scottish Widows Webinar Series 2024 - Ponticelli UK
Scottish Widows Webinar Series 2023 - Ponticelli UK
For details about the Scottish Widows App and Online Portal, click here.
Employee Assistance
You can call the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) in complete confidence 24 hours a day, 365 days…
Sometimes, daily life can seem full of challenges. So it’s reassuring to know you’ve got somewhere to turn when you need reliable information or support, or someone to talk to when things don’t run as smoothly as you’d like.
Whether you’re feeling upset, worried, stressed or anxious. Your EAP is on hand to offer you expert guidance on everyday matters too, offering a completely free, confidential and impartial service. Give them a call.
Log-in.
Check it out.
At least then you’ll know what you’re missing!
AXA PMI & EAP WEBINAR recorded 12/07/23 for Ponticelli)
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t. 0800 012 1473
ORGANISATION CODE: HA121555
Organisation is named Group Life EAP (MetLife).
Once logged in, register with your own information.
The service covers three areas of well-being…
Who is eligible? Members of an employee’s family in their household (spouse or partner and any brother, sister, parent, legal dependants (except children under the age of 16) who are living in the same household as you; and any children or legal dependants who do not live in your household, but are aged 16 to 21, living in the UK and in full-time education.
Bereavement & Probate Support – (only available for Semco employees through MetLife). Helping with the emotional aspect of grieving, practical probate support (dealing with finances after a death, helping to manage the deceased death). The employee and one family member are eligible for up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions a year.
Cycle to Work
All 3 consortium partners have signed-up to participate in the UK Government’s Cycle to Work scheme. Part of the UK Government’s Green Transport Plan, it aims to reduce environmental pollution, promote healthier lifestyles, and make cycling to work cost-effective by offering tax savings on bikes and cycling equipment.
This scheme allows you to purchase a bike or bike safety equipment from your pre-tax and National Insurance salary, by entering into a hire agreement (over 1 year and to a maximum value of £1,000 or £1,500 for Brand employees) – making monthly payments through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Please find a step-by-step guide to the application process here.
An introduction to the Cycle to Work Scheme
How the Cycle to Work Scheme works, Halfords presentation 17/07/23
Halfords Ebike introduction, Halfords presentation 17/07/23
Please find a step-by-step guide to the application process here.
Use employer code PONTICELLIC2W (only available during your Benefits Window (normally March)).
Use employer code BRANDC2W (only available during your Benefits Window (normally mid-Nov to mid-Dec)).
Use employer code SEMCOC2W (available year-round, as no specific Benefits Window).
Your employing company HR Advisor can help with any questions you might have…
Life Assurance
If you die while in service with Ponticelli, Semco or Brand your beneficiaries will be paid 4 x your base salary.
You will have completed an Expression of Wish form on starting/transferring employment. If your circumstances change, please update these details. You can choose for the benefit to be paid to more than one person.
These forms are available here: HR Forms
Ponticelli
Brand
Semco
Aviva
More details to follow regarding Aviva provision, following the benefits window.
There are additional benefits available from Aviva, free to all.
Further Education
You can request for PBS support if you are undertaking a programme of further education which may enhance your personal development or will be relevant for your current or potential future position in the Company.
To apply for support, contact your HR Advisor to receive a Training Request Form.
Gym Membership
For Ponticelli & Semco employees:
The Hussle membership gives you access to most gyms around Aberdeen (both private & Council) & the UK – check out their website for details.
You can benefit from reduced gym membership costs of between 40% and 33% depending on whether you are a member of the Private Health Care. Your family members may also benefit from the reduced gym membership.
Further details can be obtained as follows:
PONTICELLI employees please visit the AXA HEALTHCARE site here.
SEMCO employees please visit the BUPA site here.
For Ponticelli employees only:
40% off Nuffield Monthly Individual membership
For partners/spouses of Ponticelli employees – not covered by AXA PPP or those employees without AXA PPP membership:
20% off Nuffield Monthly Individual membership
To receive this discount:
If you are a member of Ponticelli Private Health Care – take proof of AXA PPP insurance policy (so your membership statement) to your chosen gym.
For your family members or if you are not a member of the Private Health Care – take a copy of your last month’s Ponticelli payslip to your chosen gym.
Critical Illness
Critical Illness Cover will pay a tax-free lump sum in the event that an employee is diagnosed with a defined critical illness, after a pre-determined survival period.
Employees can select Critical Illness Cover at their own cost.
Employees are eligible following successful completion of their probationary period.
An Introduction to Critical Illness Cover
Unum
To reach our Benefits Portal click here.
Queries can be directed to the Payroll Department.
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Unum
Your Benefits Package can be managed online here.
Please contact your HR Advisors to discuss further:
Daisy Philp and / or Claire Gordon
Dental Insurance
Employees can select Dental Insurance at their own cost.
Employees are eligible following successful completion of their probationary period.
An introduction to the Dental Insurance
Bupa Dental
There are 5 levels of cover available.
To reach our Benefits Portal click here.
Queries can be directed to the Payroll Department.
Bupa Dental Webinar recorded 11/07/23 (for Ponticelli UK)
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Unum
Your Benefits Package can be managed online here.
Please contact your HR Advisors to discuss further:
Daisy Philp and / or Claire Gordon
Muhdo Genetic Testing
Ponticelli Only
Muhdo Webinar recorded 13/07/23 (for Ponticelli UK)
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- Following a simple saliva sample, this benefit provides a range of personalised genetic reports and insights which you can use to understand your genetics and to improve your health and wellbeing.
- The Muhdo app also offers a workout planner and a meal planner, which you can tailor to your goals based on your personalised DNA results and health insights. It does not provide insights on areas such as ancestry or genetic pre-disposition to chronic conditions or serious illnesses.
- Employees can select Genetic Testing at their own cost
- Employees are eligible following successful completion of their probationary period.
- This is an annual benefit selection only
- To reach our Benefits Portal, click here.
- Queries can be directed to the Payroll Department.
Health Cash Plan
The Health Cash Plan helps to cover some of the costs associated with a variety of health care services. Cover can be extended to the employee, as well as their eligible dependents.
There are 6 levels of cover available.
Employees can select this benefit at their own cost.
Employees are eligible following successful completion of their probationary period.
Simplyhealth
To reach our Benefits Portal click here.
Queries can be directed to the Payroll Department.
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BHSF
Your Benefits Package can be managed online here.
Please contact your HR Advisors to discuss further:
Daisy Philp and / or Claire Gordon
Electric Car Purchase
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TUSKER
Your Benefits Package can be managed online here.
Please contact your HR Advisors to discuss further:
Daisy Philp and / or Claire Gordon
Your Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker is a new way to run a car. A fixed monthly amount is taken directly from your gross salary and in return, you get the use of a brand new electric car.
The reduction to your gross salary is made before income tax and National Insurance although, under the scheme you will need to pay Benefit in Kind as the car is being provided as a benefit by your employer.
We know dealerships may sound like a good idea, but the Car Benefit Scheme offers you more. The scheme includes fully comprehensive motor insurance, servicing, routine maintenance and repairs, breakdown cover, MOTs and there is no deposit.
You can:
- Buy an ELECTRIC CAR via pre-tax salary sacrifice
- Available for Electric Cars ONLY.
- Employees must have a minimum of 1 year’s service to be eligible.
- Only one electric car – per employee – can be purchased via the Car Benefit Scheme at a time.
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ELECTRIC IS NOT THE FUTURE… IT’S THE NOW.
A brand-new electric vehicle (EV) from Tusker can be as affordable as a new petrol or diesel car. Savings on income tax and National Insurance as well as low Benefit in Kind tax mean a switch to electric is a smart choice.
The move to electric is well underway. Once EV drivers have made the switch from petrol or diesel, they’re staying put. In fact, at the end of their contract, 92% of our drivers renewed directly into another EV.
Electric is less like the future and more like the new normal.
The Tusker Car Scheme includes:
- Great savings
- A complete solution
- Brand new car
- No deposit needed
- Excellent service 24/7
To browse through the cars available on the scheme, simply visit your benefits portal to log in or create an account.
Need help or advice?
For more information, call us on 0333 400 7431 or email EETeam@tuskerdirect.com
INSURANCE, SERVICING, TYRES, ROAD TAX, MOTs, ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT, ZERO DEPOSIT. (We even throw in a car.)
With the Tusker salary sacrifice scheme, you get more than a new car. Your one fixed monthly amount includes servicing, road tax and insurance as well as other benefits including savings on tax and National Insurance.* And your amount stays fixed for the length of your agreement, meaning no surprises and easier budgeting.
Now that’s something to smile about.
The Tusker Car Scheme includes:
- Great savings
- A complete solution
- Brand new car
- No deposit needed
- Excellent service 24/7
To browse through the cars available on the scheme, simply visit your benefits portal to log in or create an account.
Need help or advice?
For more information, call us on 0333 400 7431 or email EETeam@tuskerdirect.com
*this doesn’t include any changes to Govt. changes including Benefit in Kind
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