National Minimum & National Living Wage rates have increased today (April 1st), seeing a National Living Wage rise of 2.2% for those 23+ yrs, equivalent of more than £345 extra per year for someone working full-time.

For the first time ever, National Living Wage has lowered the age threshold from 25 to 23 years old.

The new rates are:

23 and over       £8.91

21 to 22              £8.36

18 to 20             £6.56

Under 18           £4.62

Apprentice       £4.30

In full, the increases from April 1 2021 are:

• National Living Wage (23+) has increased 2.2%, from £8.72 to £8.91
• National Minimum Wage (21-22) has increased 2%, from £8.20 to £8.36
• National Minimum Wage (18-20) has increased 1.7% from £6.45 to £6.56
• National Minimum Wage (under 18) has increased 1.5% from £4.55 to £4.62
• Apprentice Rate has increased 3.6% from £4.15 to £4.30

Today we are in the process of updating all of our job ads to coincide with the new rates. If you’re seeking a new work placement please take a look at our current vacancies with your local branch, we have a variety of opportunities available from Industrial to Commercial roles:

Barnsley https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/barnsley/

Burton https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/burton/

Chesterfield https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/chesterfield/

Long Eaton https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/long-eaton/

Mansfield https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/mansfield/

Ripley https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/ripley/

Rotherham https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/rotherham/

Worksop (+Doncaster) https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/worksop/