HIAL Careers

Our people make HIAL, we value our people and invest in their personal and professional development as a valued employee at HIAL.

We are continuously reviewing the working environment to ensure that our policies, practices and facilities are fit for purpose and ensure they benefit employee Health and Wellbeing to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary with annual pay awards in line with Scottish Government policy.
• Generous pension schemes with employer contributions.
• 35-hour full-time working week, with role-specific hours and shift patterns where applicable.
• Generous annual leave plus eight public holidays.
• Enhanced family leave, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where operationally possible.
• Flexi-time arrangements available in eligible roles.
• Generous occupational sick pay from day one of employment.
• Ongoing learning, training and professional development opportunities.
• Professional membership fees funded where required for your role.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice and counselling.
• Support for employees with caring responsibilities through our Carer Positive commitment.
• Proud Armed Forces Friendly employer with dedicated support and special leave policies.
• Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive recruitment and development.
• My Lifestyle employee discounts across hundreds of retailers and services.
• Breastfeeding Friendly workplace with dedicated facilities.
• Free staff parking at all HIAL locations, including when travelling from your home airport.
• Access to on-site gym facilities at most HIAL locations.
• Cycle to Work Scheme offering savings on the cost of a new bike.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, plus additional support for reserve and volunteer services.
• Commitment to promoting and supporting the Gaelic language.
• A supportive workplace that values wellbeing, inclusion and a healthy work-life balance.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where our people are valued and encouraged to thrive.

Pension

We offer competitive pension benefits with generous employer contributions to help you save for the future. Pension arrangements vary depending on your role within the HIAL Group.

• Security (AMSL) employees are automatically enrolled into The People's Pension, contributing 4% of salary, with HIAL contributing 5% through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Dundee Airport Limited (DAL) employees are automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme administered by Tayside Pension Fund.
• All other HIAL employees are automatically enrolled into The People's Pension (4% employee contribution, 5% employer contribution through salary sacrifice). After three months' service, eligible employees can join the HIAL Pension Scheme, a defined benefit career average scheme, contributing 7% of salary, with a contribution made by HIAL.

Full details of the pension scheme applicable to your role will be provided as part of your offer of employment.

Equal Pay

HIAL recognises the importance of quality and valuing diversity and is committed to ensuring that all staff are treated equitably regardless of their age, race (including nationality, ethnic or national origin), disability, sexual orientation, gender (including gender reassignment), marital or religion or belief.  

HIAL is committed to ensure that all staff should receive equal pay for work of equal value. HIAL recognises that in order to achieve equal pay there is a need to operate a pay system which is transparent, based on objective criteria and free from unfair bias on any grounds, including sex, race or disability.  Under the Equality Act 2010, both women and men have the right to equal pay for work of equal value; this applies to all employees regardless of full or part-time status, temporary contract or length of service. 

In order to demonstrate this HIAL has in place: a Job Evaluation scheme that ensure a systematic approach to determining the job size of all roles within the company;  a suite of pay and allowance policies that set out current pay terms and conditions;HIAL is committed to: Developing a remuneration structure that reflects equal pay principles along with development and career progression for all staff and that the level of reward is appropriate to the relative size and content of the job; Undertaking regular monitoring of the impact of pay policies and practices and takes appropriate remedial action to resolve issues identified; Providing guidance for managers involved in decisions about recruitment, pay and benefits and promotions; Working in partnership with trade union representatives to ensure equality in pay and benefits; Responding promptly to any complaints in relation to equal pay.  

By following these principles HIAL intends to avoid unfair discrimination and reward. Our values include Respect and we foster a culture that is inclusive and where people are appreciated. We respect the individual differences of those we work alongside, our customers and our communities. We act with integrity and thought for others. Respect for diversity is an important aspect of good working relationships and good people management. HIAL believes that by avoiding unfair discrimination we will fulfil our strategic objectives and values and empower our people to achieve their full potential.