Benefits of working for WDH

There are many benefits of working for WDH. We’ve listed just some of them below.

Salary

All of our positions have competitive salaries.

Hours of work

Many of our employees work flexi time, and for full-time jobs a normal working week is 37 hours.

Work–life balance

We offer a number of initiatives to ensure our employees are able to achieve work–life balance. In addition to flexi time, the majority of our positions are available on a job-share basis. We offer the option of term-time working, and after a qualifying period employees can apply for a career break.

Travel at work

For those employees who need to use their own car for approved business mileage we pay a generous mileage rate and a monthly lump sum is paid to those whose positions require essential car use. For many of the positions within the maintenance section a van is provided which employees can use for travel to and from work.

Pension

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is available to all WDH employees who have a contract of three months or more.

Holiday

All employees get a minimum of 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 after five years service.

Other employee benefits

Further benefits are available to WDH employees, such as free eyesight tests in conjunction with Specsavers, professional help to quit smoking, discounted gym membership at several gyms, 15% discount on Metro Card, free tea and coffee and childcare vouchers. Discounts at a number of local retail outlets, leisure and recreational facilities, and restaurants and bars.