Assurance Auditor

Salary – £31,918
Work Type – Hybrid
Job Location – Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type – Permanent
Employment Type – Full Time
Working Hours – 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts – gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

An Auditor is technically competent on all aspects of auditing and assurance of clean water or wastewater sites to a variety of QA, DWI, HSW, EA and ISO standards, regulations and best practice – delivering the audit and assurance programme and contributing to its development. The role will help deliver best practice and thereby deliver improved UU performance, within a tightly regulated environment.

This role may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Responsible for day to day auditing (lead auditor) and assurance of UU’s clean water or wastewater asset base and its operation, to the standards and programme defined by the Wholesale Assurance Manager.
• Operating within a small audit team with varying technical challenges, no budget control or direct reports.
• Support the Senior Assurance Manager in preparation for performance meetings, including data interpretation and manipulation and liaison with internal teams and provide data for meetings with external agencies and regulators.
• A good understanding of all relevant regulations and standards, including all relevant clean water or wastewater regulations, HSW, QA and best practice standards, ISO standards, Insurance (and other relevant similar standards) and DWI and EA auditing standards.
• Good business understanding of company systems such as STS, MyRisk, Airline, SCADA and Chemwatch.
• A good understanding of site operations.
• Support the Compliance Auditor and Assurance Manager during discussions with internal UU teams and regulators, as required on water and wastewater audit and assurance matters.
• Participation in the development and successful implementation of new audit and assurance approaches.
• Communication with teams across UU e.g. Production Managers, Property etc.
• Conducting and writing audits and inspections on UU’s asset base and its operation. This includes producing audit reports, using a central audit tracking system and tracking and reporting progress. Working with others to ensure effective close out of actions.

• Trained to Internal Auditor Standard ISO9001 & ISO14001.
• Good communication, influencing and planning skills.
• Systematic and accurate.
• Good IT, oral and written skills.
• Good understanding of all aspects of the water and wastewater asset base and its operation.

Desirable

• 2 years auditing experience and basic understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001.
• Lead Auditor Standard.

Assurance team members carry out assurance review activities on all of our operational sites and assets to ensure they meet the requirements of quality, environmental, H&S, Asset management ISO standards and regulations.

Our auditors are trained in the requirements of ISO 9001, 1400 &, 55001 and work to minimise the environmental impacts and Health & Safety hazards through internal review activities and provide assurance to the business on conformance.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

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