SkyBlue Benefits

SkyBlue offers more in the way of benefits to you, the associates.

How?

More financial benefits

In association with Building & Civil Engineering Scheme Management (B&CE) for workers engaged through our SkyBlue payroll, we provide a complete and flexible financial benefits package, which is constantly updated to keep pace with industry regulations.

The package offers you, the associates’ access to a ‘Self-Build’ stakeholder pension as well as, Accident & Life Cover and National Insurance free Holiday Pay.

SkyBlue people really do get more including:

Self-Build pension:

no annual management fees
flexible contributions
tax relief on contributions
no transfer fees
up to 25% cash lump sum on retirement
no early retirement penalty
a choice of professionally managed investment funds

Accident Cover

peace of mind
covered against accidents on site AND whilst travelling to and from work
It’s free to use
immediate accident cover
lump sum pay of up to £20,000
tax free

Life Cover

tax free lump sum of £20,000 should the worst happen
a payout of £40,000 in the event of an accident at, or travelling to or from work
peace of mind for those closest to you
no administration
free

Holiday Pay

National Insurance non-deductible from holiday pay

What’s more SkyBlue associates (engaged through the SkyBlue payroll) can take advantage of this package whilst contributing to any number of additional pension schemes.

Unique to SkyBlue and endorsed by the Government and Trade Unions the package also has the advantage of moving freely with you as and when you change jobs.

For further details, contact your local SkyBlue branch. Details of which can be found on the ‘About Us’ section of this site. Alternatively, for more in-depth information visit www.bandce.co.uk

More insurance benefits

At SkyBlue, our associates (engaged through our SkyBlue payroll) also get more in the way of insurance benefits, thanks to the Markfield (Folgate) Scheme, which everyone is automatically entered into upon joining the company.

By simply paying £2.50 per week, associates are covered in the event of any accidents to and from work and whilst on site. Further details of this scheme can be obtained by calling, 0870 905 7880.

More health & safety benefits

Our commitment to health and safety is as strong as ever, which is why we provide all of our associates (engaged through the SkyBlue payroll) with basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Our dedicated department ensures your safety at work is paramount and that all steps are taken to keep you healthy and happy at work and in-line with industry regulations/government legislation.

More training benefits

At SkyBlue we are only as good as our workforce, which is why we spent thousands of pounds on training and up-skilling our associates who are engaged through the SkyBlue payroll.

Our extensive training budget and re-sources are available to ensure all SkyBlue associates are well trained and that their development is on-going, with the needs of the industry as a key driver.

Our specialist Training & Competency Department offers more in the way of training across all areas of the business.

Our training courses include:

Personal Track Safety

Lookout

Individual Working Alone

Hand Signal Man

Level Crossing Attendant

Points Operator

Controller of Site Safety

Engineering Supervisor

Machine Controller

Protection Controller