At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and improve private water supplies while ensuring quality standards.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on environmental health in Moray.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with travel across beautiful rural locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community's water quality and infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Scottish National 5 level education and customer service experience required.
The predicted salary is between 14.68 - 14.68 £ per hour.
To support the Environmental Health Section in monitoring and improving the quality and infrastructure of private water supplies across Moray.
Requirements
- Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Check.
Responsibilities
- To take programmed water samples in accordance with the provisions of relevant Private Water Supply Regulations.
- To assist in the monitoring of water quality in swimming pools and other waters.
- Take non-programmed water samples from private supplies in accordance with the relevant Private Water Supply Regulations and swimming pools as instructed.
- Gather information on Private Supply networks and properties served.
- Liaise with other Departments and Agencies.
- To carry out other duties which may be required from time to time.
- Contributing to the effectiveness of the Service.
The Individual
- Experience of working within a Customer focused environment.
- Educated to Scottish National 5 level or equivalent, including any STEM subject.
- Competent use of IT equipment, software and effective keyboard skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and to work to deadlines.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of an effective team.
- Effective record keeping skills.
- Self-confident and motivated.
- Attention to detail in the processing of information.
- Observation skills.
- Ability to write letters and reports.
- You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.
- Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of parties.
- willingness to accept direction/delegation.
- A commitment to deliver quality services to an agreed standard.
- There is a requirement to access various rural locations often on foot. This can require a good level of fitness.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
- Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Starting Salary: £27,671.80 pro rata, £14.68 per hour, 21.75 hours per week.
For further information contact: Lynsey Glover, Service Manager Community Protection at Lynsey.Glover@moray.gov.uk
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