Employee benefits
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits.
Paid holiday leave
Our annual leave year begins 1 April each year and is calculated on length of service and job grade. You’ll receive a minimum of 23 days for a full year’s full time service plus the bank holidays, which is proportioned for part-time working.
Free Car Parking
We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites. Our head office in Exeter is close to several bus stops and a short walk from Digby Train Station. Bus and train services in Devon and Cornwall can be found here.
Investing in our Company
We offer employees the opportunity to buy shares in our Company at a discounted price of 20% through the Pennon Group Sharesave Scheme. If you choose to buy shares at the end of the 3, 5 or 7 year savings period, you’ll also have an opportunity to reinvest the dividends into our Share Incentive Plan.
Training and Development
We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
We support and encourage all parts of our company by providing quality in-house training for each of our employee’s development and career opportunity.
Equal opportunities
We’re an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment.
Help with childcare
We work with Computershare Voucher Services to offer tax and National Insurance savings for childcare services.
As part of our employee benefits we offer the following health benefits:
Health screenings
Our employees, their spouses or partners are able to book a health assessment with the Nuffield Proactive Health at a special discounted rate.Nuffield Proactive Health is a leading expert in employee health, vitality and wellness. Their health assessments cover a comprehensive range of tests with a highly personal approach, and time to discuss your individual concerns in an unhurried way with experienced practitioners. They also cover contemporary lifestyle issues such as stress, postural problems and nutritional intake, as well as looking at the traditional health concerns. Their aim is to make a difference, to be a catalyst of change and to inspire you to improve your energy, vitality and resilience.
Private Health Insurance
As our employee, you can also get a discounted rate on Private Health Insurance with BUPA.
Eye tests
We provide a free eye test if you work at a computer screen through Specsavers Opticians. You’ll also receive a discount on a choice of frames and lenses.
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Where is the external stop tap?
The external stop tap (which is our responsibility) will usually be installed at the boundary of your property in the pavement. If you’re on a water meter the stop tap may be installed inside the meter chamber. To turn off your water supply in an emergency, if you have...
What are Rateable Value charges?
Rateable Value is a fixed rate tariff used to calculate unmetered charges. It’s based on the council rates of your property (not your council tax band) and was assessed before 1990 by the Valuation Office of the Inland Revenue. A number of factors were taken into...
Where is my meter located?
Generally we install meters outside of your home in the footpath or front garden. It will sit within a chamber under a small square or rectangular cover and will usually be labelled with ‘meter’ or ‘water’. You may need to use a tool to scoop out any soil or rain...
How much water does an average person use?
The national average annual usage figures have been taken from The Consumer Council for Water and are listed below: Annual water use in Cubic Metres CM3 Number of people living in your home Low use Average use High...
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