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Basic Terms and Conditions

Pay

Starting pay is decided by taking into account relevant work experience, skills and qualifications. Salary payments are made payable directly to a bank account on the 25th of every month. Unless you are appointed at the top of a pay scale, you will subject to satisfactory performance receive an annual increment until you reach the maximum. Weekly hours of work are 37.

Holidays

Holiday entitlements are as follows:

• Minimum 22 days
• 23 days after 6 years service
• 24 days after 11 years service
• 25 days after 16 years service
• 28 days after 21 years service
• 29 days after 26 years service
• 30 days after 31 years service

In addition to annual paid holidays there are 10 Public and Bank Holidays which are New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, 2 May Bank holidays, Senior race day, Tynwald Day, August Bank Holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The MEA also gives one privilege holiday each year which should be taken on 2 January.

Probationary Period

Appointment is subject to a probationary period of three months during which time you are expected to demonstrate good standards of performance, health attendance and conduct.

Sick Pay

Permanent full time employees who are eligible for company sick pay will, subject to certain conditions, be paid at full pay for a period not exceeding 6 months (182 days) in aggregate, during any period of 12 months. When this allowance is exhausted sick pay is payable at half pay for six months.

Company Pension Scheme

The MEA has its own Pension Scheme and should you be offered employment your contract will inform you of your eligibility to join the scheme.

Eligible employees contribute 6% of pensionable salary into the scheme and the MEA contributes 7%.

Company Benefits

The MEA also offers a range of benefits to its people including a large range of company discounts, free health screening, paid and unpaid leave in addition to compassionate leave under certain circumstances and further education sponsorship.

In summary, the MEA offer:-

• Competitive Salary
• Minimum of 22 days annual leave
• 11 days bank/public and MEA holidays
• Occupational pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Sponsorship of further education
• Vocational training
• Staff discount scheme on purchase of electrical appliances
• Social Club
• Staff benefits package
• Free Occupational Health Scheme
• Corporate Wear

If you require more information or have any questions please contact the Human Resources Department on 01624 687682 or e-mail hr@mea.gov.im.

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