Workplace
A Caring Place to Work
Our employees are integral to achieving our business aims and we recognise their importance to ensuring a successful and enjoyable place to work.
Staff benefits include:
Private healthcare including Medicash benefits
Pension
Career opportunities
Competitive salaries
26 holiday days per annum plus Bank Holidays
Volunteer days
Family ethos
Income Protection Scheme
Electric charging points
Free car parking
Cycle to work scheme
Hybrid working
Annual Profit Share Scheme or Bonus Structure
Death in Service Insurance
I am loving my time at Alpha Laboratories and I have never felt so valued as an employee in all my 30+ years in a commercial role. The Board has created a very special company and I am proud to be part of it.
During my first 4 weeks here the time that has been invested in me has been amazing. The inductions were all delivered in a way that I could absorb knowledge and I can tell everyone is passionate about their products.
Volunteering
Company Volunteering
Throughout the year, Alpha engages with a number of social opportunities – please see our community page for more information.
Through our community connections we invite our staff to participate in a range of volunteering opportunities. Some of our departments use this as a team building activity, encouraging staff to get out the office and participate in the local community as well as connecting with their peers.
Employee Supported Volunteering
Alpha Laboratories Ltd is committed to supporting the community and encouraging employees to engage in volunteer activities.
We understand that employees are a vital part of their communities and the standard working week limits interactions and opportunities to get involved within the community.
Our Employee Supported Volunteering scheme provides employees with the opportunity to take time off to contribute to causes they care about within their communities. This applies to all permanent employees, including full-time and part-time staff. Staff are entitled to take up to 3 days of volunteering activities and 1 day for a medical donation, in addition to their holiday allowance.
Days can be taken one at a time or all at once, allowing employees to have flexibility within their volunteering opportunities.
To date employees have engaged with several different organisations and activities:
Local council tree planting days
Seasonal charity shop work
Coastal watch volunteering.
Buddy schemes for those with disabilities
Chaperone for local schools
Social Compliance and Code of Conduct
Alpha Laboratories' overriding principle is to act in a responsible and ethical manner in all areas of business and social accountability, and to respect the rights and dignity of all employees. We expect our values to be followed by our staff and our external business partners.
Non Discrimination
In all aspects of employment we do not discriminate on the basis of age, nationality, race, religion, social, ethnic or sexual orientation, gender or disability or otherwise. We expect our business partners to do the same.
Wages and Benefits
We comply with or exceed, and expect our business partners to comply with, all applicable minimum wage rates, or, if no minimum exists, prevailing industry wage rates. Similarly we comply with or exceed mandatory benefits and expect our business partners to do the same.
Working Hours
Our employees are not required to work, including overtime, more than the maximum number of hours per week established by laws and regulations. Breaks and days off fully comply with applicable law. We expect our business partners to comply with local laws in this respect.
Health and Safety
We and our business partners shall maintain a clean, safe, healthy and secure workplace in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury so far as is reasonably possible, and workers must be provided with appropriate safety training and equipment.
Child and Forced Labour and Disciplinary Practices
We do not use, nor do we condone the use of, workers under the minimum legal working age in any country and we expect proof of age to be kept. Nor do we condone or use any form of forced or involuntary labour.
All applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours for minors must be followed. Furthermore, physical or verbal harassment or intimidation in order to discipline or coerce employees will not be tolerated.
Slavery, Servitude or Human Trafficking
We are committed to acting ethically and we have a zero tolerance to any form of modern slavery. We have a duty of care to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain. Read our Modern Slavery Statement
Healthcare for Employees
Alpha respects its staff and understands the importance of maintaining physical and mental health and wellbeing. All our employees are enrolled in our everyday health and wellbeing cover from Medicash. This provides financial support for essential health care and wellbeing services.
Dental Care
Optical Care
Chiropody
Therapy treatments
Surgical Appliance
24-hour advice and mental health support
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption support
Skin vision
Gym Discounts
DNA insights
Additional Bupa support is available to staff as a benefit-in-kind.