Our employees

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United Water employs over 450 people and is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment. We strive to provide the best internal working environment possible. The establishment of training programs to support and enhance employee skills and abilities is a high priority. Employees, managers and supervisors are also encouraged to devise, establish and use safe systems of work.

The development and use of practical hazard, prevention and control strategies integrated into day-to-day work is seen as the best way to manage the many hazards experienced in the water industry.

Our health and safety program is supported by a comprehensive training and development program. All employees are assigned to a training pathway involving business, OH&S and skill training requirements. Staff development includes a succession planning program as well as a range of elective training and education opportunities. We have established training and development plans for all employees, including an in-house management development program.

Our international exchange and mentoring program has seen a number of operations and administrative staff spend time in United Water and Thames Water facilities in the UK, France New Zealand and Australia. This has resulted in a positive transfer of technology and skills.

United Water has personnel in the following areas: