Northumbrian Water

Winner of the Queen’s
Award for Enterprise

in the category of
sustainable development

We are proud to provide a sustainable, affordable, clean and safe water supply and to manage and treat the waste water returned to us in a way that protects the environment.

 

Skills - Action plan

• Continuously develop the new corporate induction day, and programme, to give new employees a consistent introduction to NWL and build awareness of business processes.

• Introduction of the NWL Apprenticeship Scheme – building our future through the development of our people.

• Continuously develop the Apprentice scheme to give opportunities to young people to develop skills and qualifications whilst in receipt of fair pay.

• Continuously develop the NVQ framework across the organisation, as appropriate, to provide the opportunity for our employees to be recognised for their high standards of work / competence.

• Effective prioritisation and delivery of training including health & safety training and personal development.

• Ensure that everyone has a minimum of an annual performance appraisal where there is an opportunity to discuss their ongoing development.

• Continuously develop our Management Development Programme to ensure our Managers have appropriate skills tailored to NWL procedures.

• Continue implementation of the Graduate programme to attract new graduates into the business who have the potential to develop into the managers or technical specialists of the future.