Job Description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.Most people donxe2x80x99t think too much about how clean water reaches their taps. Or what happens to their wastewater.But Scottish Water does. In fact, itxe2x80x99s all we think about.Want to join us? Youxe2x80x99ll be on the front lines of making sure Scotlandxe2x80x99s water is totally, dependably pure.What youxe2x80x99ll doYouxe2x80x99ll join a team Waste Water Operatives who make it their mission to keep Scotlandxe2x80x99s water clean. On the one hand, itxe2x80x99s about meeting regulations. On the other, itxe2x80x99s about how we can do even more xe2x80x93 all the while doing whatxe2x80x99s right for the environment.Day-to-day, youxe2x80x99ll monitor and maintain treatment processes on waste water xe2x80x93 everything from sedimentation to filtration. Along the way, youxe2x80x99ll record the key numbers and file reports. Samples and test results play a big part too, and youxe2x80x99ll recommend ways to improve processes wherever possible. Youxe2x80x99ll also oversee regular maintenance to help keep the site (and the water) running smoothly.What youxe2x80x99ll bringWexe2x80x99ll get you fully up-to-speed on the technical bits of the job. Before any of that, youxe2x80x99ll bring a way with words and be confident working on your own.Comfortable turning your mouse-clicking finger to new computer systems? Good, we like to move with the times.Attention to detail is a must. On your watch, the risk of inaccurate recordings or health and safety failures will be 0%. An eye for spotting changes and trends is helpful and of course, youxe2x80x99ll relish solving a problem. As part of the team, youxe2x80x99ll take your turn on the standby rota for out-of-hours work too.Youxe2x80x99ll need a valid driving licence, but wexe2x80x99ll provide the van. And xe2x80x93 cards on the table xe2x80x93 treatment plants donxe2x80x99t smell of cut grass and freshly baked bread xe2x80x93 so youxe2x80x99ll need to be okay with a bit of a whiff. All for the good of Scotlandxe2x80x99s water.Looking out for youWhile the work we do is important, we know itxe2x80x99s not the only thing that matters. Thatxe2x80x99s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.But youxe2x80x99ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid 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, therexe2x80x99s our pension (the xe2x80x98know-what-youxe2x80x99ll-get-when-you-retirexe2x80x99 kind), as well as life assurance.As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash xe2x80x93 handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.The not-so-small printThis role will be a Grade 4. If youxe2x80x99re new to Scottish Water, youxe2x80x99ll join us on a starting salary of xc2xa327,590. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of xc2xa332,410.If youxe2x80x99re interested in this role xe2x80x93 or know someone else who might be - wexe2x80x99ll be accepting applications until midnight on 1st April 2025.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. Donxe2x80x99t worry - wexe2x80x99ll ask your permission before starting these checks.A few final things worth knowingxe2x80xa6Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youxe2x80x99re interested in this job, but donxe2x80x99t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So donxe2x80x99t rule yourself out!Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. Wexe2x80x99re very used to making adjustments, so please donxe2x80x99t be afraid to ask.As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, itxe2x80x99s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you donxe2x80x99t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.Finally (finally!), candidates who havenxe2x80x99t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wonxe2x80x99t need to do anything. 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