Rewards and benefits
Power your progress with Shell UK's comprehensive rewards and benefits programme, designed to support and empower employees in the UK.
At Shell, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success, and we strive to provide them with the best opportunities and advantages in their personal and professional lives.
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Salary/Bonus/ Allowances
Shell UK offers competitive base pay with performance bonuses for eligible employees. London-based employees may receive a London Market Allowance of 7.5% of base pay, with a minimum gross amount of £5,100; part-time employees will receive a pro-rata amount.
Competitive defined contribution pension fund
Shell UK employees receive a 20% total pension contribution, based on employee contribution of 5% and an employer contribution of 15%. Employees can choose to make a higher contribution of 7.5%, and where the Company will increase their contribution to 20%. Employee contributions are defaulted to be deducted on a salary sacrifice basis.
Shell UK share ownership plan
Employees at Shell UK can buy shares up to £150 per month from pre-tax pay. Purchasing six shares earns an additional free share.
Financial education programme
Shell UK offers a financial education programme with TrinityBridge, providing employees with support for personal finance, including understanding benefits, investments, budgeting and planning.
Employee discounts
The employee discount portal provides a range of exclusive discounts.
Healthcare plan
Shell UK's healthcare plan with Bupa covers employees' private medical needs in the UK and allows them to add dependants at discounted rates and at their own cost. No medical underwriting is required, and access to a digital GP service is included.
Dental insurance
Shell UK offers self-paid affordable dental insurance for employees and their dependants.
Employee Assistance Programme
Employees have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for counseling, support, and information. Discussions can cover a range of topics such as legal, financial, housing, work, relationships, and consumer matters. Face-to-face support is also available.
Gym
Onsite gym in London and offsite gym in Aberdeen.
Subsidised health assessments
Shell offers employees a significantly subsidised health assessment. After completing the assessment, employees receive a private, personalised report designed to help them better understand and proactively manage their overall health.
Annual leave
Thirty days annual leave and the option to buy/sell up to five days of leave (pro rata if part-time or working part of the year).
Maternity leave
Eligible employees can take up to 52 weeks of maternity leave (with up to 26 weeks on full pay).
Partner or adoption leave
Up to 12 weeks of partner leave on full pay to support new parents (who are not taking maternity or adoption leave).
Coaching
Coaching provided for employees who have been absent from work in certain circumstances for more than 12 weeks to support in person development and reintegration upon return to work.
Flexible public holidays
You are able to recognise either the standard UK public holidays or take an alternative day in lieu of something more meaningful for you.
Emergency backup care
Subsidised emergency backup childcare, adult and elder care that can be arranged if your usual care arrangements break down.
Green Car Scheme: Electric Vehicles
Eligible employees can lease a brand-new electric car, on a tax-efficient basis with maintenance, tyres, breakdown cover, servicing and insurance included through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Cycle to Work scheme
The ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme is a salary sacrifice arrangement that is designed by the government to encourage individuals to take up cycling and allows eligible employees to hire/purchase a bicycle and safety equipment.
Employee development
Shell companies in the UK invest in employee development for current and future roles within the group, managed under the Training and Further Education Policy. Financial and time support for relevant employee courses is subject to line manager approval.
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Disclaimer:
- The employee reward and benefit arrangements described in this summary:
- are subject to the relevant policies or plan rules in force from time to time, including eligibility requirements.
- relate to roles with Shell UK companies (click here for a list of them);
- may not apply to Shell employees on international assignment in the Shell UK.
- are correct as of April 2025; and
- may be amended or withdrawn at any time at Shell’s discretion.
- Applicants for a role with Shell and Shell employees should refer to their offer letter and/or employment contract for details of what reward and benefit arrangements they may be eligible for as those will supersede anything set out in this summary.
- Any reference to “Shell” is a reference to the relevant hiring or employing Shell UK company.
