Kraken Employee Benefits
We want your work to be rewarded with benefits you actually care about
Equity option scheme (ALL)
Everyone who works at Kraken owns a part of the business with shares in the Octopus Energy Group. So as the company grows we all benefit.
Pension scheme (UK, France, Italy, Germany)
We'll pay 5%. You decide on your contribution starting from 3%.
Pension scheme (Spain)
We'll pay a fixed amount based on your salary:
Up to €30k: €500
€30,001 - €60k: €750
€60,001 - €100k: €1000
Above €100,001: €1500
Contributions are made at the end of the year.
Forms will be sent out in October/November.
Pension scheme (Netherlands)
We'll cover 8% fully paid by Kraken Rotterdam. You can choose to contribute additional percentages if you wish.
Holidays (UK, Spain, Italy, Germany)
We don't count your holiday days. We trust everyone to work hard and take as much time off as they need.
Holidays (France)
We’ll give you 25 days, the legal standard.
Holidays (Netherlands)
We’ll give you 23 days, the legal standard.
Flexible working (ALL)
We're happy for you to work in a way that's best for you. Need to pick the kids up from school or work from home? That's not a problem. It's important to us that everyone has a positive work-life balance.
Free breakfast (ALL)
Our offices are always stocked with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, great coffee and soft drinks.
Weekly on a Friday we all get together (including virtually) for company updates and drinks.
Health Insurance (Spain)
Once you join, you'll have the option to select from various flexible compensation choices through salary sacrifice.
Health Insurance (France)
We’ll provide comprehensive coverage with Alan and access to Alan Mind.
Health Insurance (Italy)
We’ll cover you with a complimentary health fund, as required by the national contract.
Transportation (France)
We’ll reimburse up to €700/year for bike commutes through our "soft mobility" package. Navigo pass costs are also covered.
Transportation (Germany, Netherlands)
We’ll reimburse your public transport costs.
For parents (UK)
We can arrange access to tax free childcare, as well as maternity and paternity pay.
For parents (France)
We’ll contribute to company daycare costs and offer extended leave for the second parent. Onboarding and handover come with flexible working hours to support your transition.
For parents (Germany)
Get support with childcare costs to make your work-life balance easier.
Free eye tests (UK)
We offer eye test vouchers for all colleagues who use Visual Display Units (VDU). Long spells of VDU work can be visually demanding so we want to make sure you're OK.
Car salary sacrifice (UK)
Save money on leasing an electric vehicle through our workplace salary sacrifice scheme.
Car salary sacrifice (Spain)
Help with buying an electric vehicle through a bonus added to your paycheck.
Cycle to work scheme (UK)
Spread the cost of buying a bike, including accessories and safety equipment, up to a value of £2.5K. And save money on the repayments through the cycle to work scheme.
Cycle to work scheme (Germany)
We’ll make it easy for you to lease your favorite bicycle at a low price.
Get the right tech (UK)
Have a certain tech requirement? We’ll do our best to sort it for you.
Money Coach (UK)
Get support with financial planning through our partnership with Octopus Money Coach.
Yoga + Headspace (UK)
Twice a week we have 45 Minute live yoga class open to all Kraken staff.
Need some calm in your life? We have Headspace licences available.
Solar panel installation (Spain)
We can help with installing solar panels at cost price (you pay only the actual cost without any markup from the provider).
Flexible retribution (Spain)
Access to flexible retribution through Cobee for health insurance, restaurant tickets, childcare, and transportation.
Year-end gift voucher (France)
Receive a €100 gift voucher at the end of each year.
Meal vouchers (France)
Enjoy €10 Ticket Restaurant cards for meal expenses.
Gymlib subscription (France)
Get a subscription to Gymlib for access to a wide variety of fitness options.
NGO support days (France)
Benefit from three additional RTT days to support NGO work.
Lunch allowance (Germany)
Receive a monthly lunch allowance of €108.45 via an app.
Team events and activities (All)
Participate in team events and cohesion activities to build stronger connections.
