Job Description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

It\xe2\x80\x99s not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland. But it\xe2\x80\x99s what\xe2\x80\x99s behind every job here.

Our work keeps Scotland\xe2\x80\x99s water flowing, from reservoir to tap \xe2\x80\x93 and from sink to sea via our treatment plants.

If Health & Safety is something you are passionate about, this is the job for you. You will be based in one of strategic Health and Safety hubs in the central belt of Scotland. The role is site based so applicants should be based in or within easy travelling distance of areas including Lanarkshire, Fife, Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth. Therefore, possession of a full clean driving license is essential.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

You will help our frontline operations teams to work safely, providing comprehensive health and safety advice and support across allocated customer groups, at all levels within the business. As such, high levels of communication and customer support are key attributes for this role.

Promote a positive health and safety culture within Scottish Water by enabling managers and employees to understand and action their responsibilities.

Carry out Health and Safety compliance audits to ensure that the required health and safety standards and work practices are in place and working effectively.

Incident investigation is a key part of the role therefore a high standard of report writing will be required, ensuring root causes are identified and appropriate actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

We\'ll get you fully up to speed on the technical aspects of the job where necessary. You\xe2\x80\x99ll bring strong communication skills and should be confident working on your own, at times remotely given the geographical area. You should be comfortable working with computer packages \xe2\x80\x93 we like to move with the times.

Attention to detail is vital, you will actively monitor activities across Scottish Water\xe2\x80\x99s operations including, suppliers, contractors and partners which promote the identification and avoidance of systems failures.

An ability for spotting trends and solving a problem are helpful, both on your own initiative and with help from colleagues.

A commitment to build on existing operational experience and willingness to develop an understanding of Scottish Water processes and practices.

You will have a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum and will have experience of engaging and influencing key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

You will have knowledge of working in the utility industry, particularly around Working at Height, Confined Spaces and DSEAR would be desirable but not essential.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll get

While the work we do is important, we know it\xe2\x80\x99s not the only thing that matters. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including 6 public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events, we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

For your future, there\xe2\x80\x99s our pension (the \xe2\x80\x98know-what-you\xe2\x80\x99ll-get-when-you-retire\xe2\x80\x99 kind), and life assurance.

As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash \xe2\x80\x93 handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The not-so-small print

The salary range for this role is \xc2\xa331,380.00 - \xc2\xa343,350.00 GBP Annual (depending on skills and experience).

If you\xe2\x80\x99re interested in this role \xe2\x80\x93 or know someone else who might be - we\xe2\x80\x99ll be accepting applications until midnight on the 29th of September 2023.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don\xe2\x80\x99t worry - we\xe2\x80\x99ll ask your permission before starting these checks

Do you have any support needs?

Please let us know if there are any changes we can make to our application and selection process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Email us with the vacancy reference number in the subject line so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Working at Scottish Water

Scottish Water is one of the UK\'s leading water companies, the quality of drinking water and satisfaction with the service we provide our customers has never been higher - but we want to be even better \xe2\x80\x93 and you could help play an important part!

We take employee engagement very seriously and have an inclusive and collaborative work environment where we respect people\xe2\x80\x99s differences. We are committed to creating an engaging environment and a positive experience for our employees.

We were recently recognised as a Top 10 Flexible Employer in Scotland at the Flexibility Works Awards 2021 and by The Times as a Top 50 Employer for Women in 2019.

In 2019 we also won the Age Inclusive Award at The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and were winners of the Best Public Sector Employer at the Family Friendly Working Scotland Awards 2020.
We have Carers Positive Exemplary Status and were Silver Award 2019 & Gold Award winners 2020 of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

We aim for work to be an energising and fulfilling experience and everyone plays their part to ensure that Scottish Water is trusted to serve our customers and communities.

We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people and are proud to have achieved the Gold standard in the Investors in Young People accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating rewarding opportunities for young people.

You will have access to a host of benefits which include 38 days holiday a year, a defined benefit pension scheme, a discounted medical cash plan and cycle to work, plus a variety of agile working arrangements and family-friendly policies designed to support your wellbeing.

Next Steps

Any offer of employment with Scottish Water will be subject to the successful completion of a mandatory pre-employment screening process, including Disclosure Scotland and eligibility to work in the UK. Details can be found on our website.

For more information about this role or if you require any additional support throughout the application process please contact the recruitment team:

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it is important that Scottish Water employees are resident in Scotland and contribute to the Scottish economy by paying Scottish income tax on their earnings. As a result we ask all potential employees to confirm that they are resident in Scotland, or to confirm their intentions to move to Scotland within 3 months of their start date.

Please note that candidates who have not submitted an application in the last 12 months will be automatically removed from our system records.

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