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If you choose to join our business, we will provide you with (for all):\nUp to 20% yearly salary bonus - based on both individual and business performance\nPermanent contract from the go - as a sign of our trust in your abilities\n Tax deductible expenses (IP)\n Private healthcare (LuxMed)\nCafeteria & Multispor t\n Additional 4 days of paid leave to support your well-being and family life\nIncrease in annual leave (from20 to 25 days) to those not yet eligible for the full holiday entitlement\nLearning opportunities - certified technical training and learning platforms like Udemy\nBack-to-school day - 1 day off for parents of primary school children\nFertility leave - up to 2 weeks of paid leave for IVF treatment\nSports activities with a personal trainer in the office\nReferral Bonus\nMacBook as your tool for work\n PetHelp - support and care for your pets\nIf that sounds exciting, then we'd love to hear from you!\nTesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. 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No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.\nAt Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you.\nTesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require.\nWant to get to know us better? 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