Benefits of working at South Staffs Water
- I've seen a vacancy at South Staffs Water that I'm interested in. Are there any benefit schemes for employees?
- Yes, there are. Here's what our staff members are offered:
Contributory pension scheme
Our Money Plan pension scheme offers the option of contributing up to 6% of their salary with the peace of mind that we will match any contributions made.
Group bonus scheme
To celebrate and help share in our success, a payment is awarded each year to our employees based on the performance of the Group.
Employee rewards scheme
- Excellence in Action Awards - exceptional service and commitment by our employees is recognised and awarded through this scheme.
- Idealist - our suggestion scheme recognises and rewards ideas and innovation at all levels.
Employee discounts
Employees can benefit from a range of discounts on items such as cars and computers and with our Premier Card, receive additional discounts in the high street.
Free on site parking
Free, secure parking is available at all of our sites.
Restaurant facilities - (Green Lane site)
Our restaurant offers a range of hot and cold food daily.
Work life balance
Children's day nursery
Based at Walsall, this subsidised facility is open to our employees' pre-school children and is paid for via an established salary sacrifice scheme.
Flexible working
Flexible working is available in most departments and allows employees to balance the demands of home and work.
Family friendly policies
- Maternity pay - eligible employees receive a lump sum upon returning to work and completing a qualifying period.
- Paternity pay - eligible employees receive two weeks' leave, one at full pay.
- Childcare vouchers -These are available if employees choose to pay for childcare through a salary sacrifice scheme.
Private health insurance
We offer a range of healthcare plans:
- Every Day Health Plan - This is a special corporate scheme that entitles employees to reduced rates for prescription charges and for routine treatments from opticians, dentists, physiotherapists, etc.
- Medical Treatment Funding Plan – Employees and their families can benefit from the preferential rates provided to the Group from BUPA for Private Medical Insurance.
Payment for all the above plans is deducted directly from your salary.
Free Gym
Gym facilities at three main sites, Walsall, Seedy Mill and Hampton Loade are available free of charge.
Special Leave
This is available to employees who have certain duties outside of work. The more common types of special leave may include time off for Justice of the Peace or Territorial Army duties.
Holiday Buy Back
A holiday buy back scheme is available if employees want to increase their annual holiday.
Employee Assistance Programme
This free confidential service is available to employees and their families 24 hours a day and provides advice on a variety of issues, such as marital, financial, or legal.
Social Club
Our social club is free and offers a range of activities, such as:
- Day trips
- Fun days
- Sporting events
- Christmas parties
Training and Development
We are committed to providing the best possible training and development opportunities for all employees and currently offer the following:
- Financial sponsorship and study leave for professional qualifications and degrees.
- National Vocational Qualifications.
- Professional Mentoring schemes.
- Skills Training.
- Apprenticeships.
- Management Development programmes.
