At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and maintain wastewater treatment processes while ensuring environmental safety.
- Company: Join Scottish Water, dedicated to providing clean water and managing wastewater responsibly.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days holiday, flexible working, and a company bonus scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in protecting Scotland’s environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31640 - 36460 £ per year.
Overview
Scottish Water ensures clean water reaches Scotland’s taps and manages wastewater responsibly.
Join our team of Waste Water Operatives at Annan, Lockerbie, and Troqueer WWTW to protect Scotland’s environment while meeting regulatory standards and exploring ways to improve processes.
- What You’ll Do
- Monitor and maintain wastewater treatment processes, from sedimentation to filtration.
You will record key process data, file reports, and analyse samples and test results.
You will recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Oversee regular maintenance to keep sites and water supplies operating smoothly.
- What You’ll Bring
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with computer systems and a willingness to learn new software.
- Exceptional attention to detail – zero tolerance for inaccurate records or health‑and‑safety failures.
- Good analytical skills to detect changes and trends and to solve problems.
- Comfort working in treatment plant environments (including occasional odours).
- Looking out for you
- 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays) with the option to purchase five additional days.
- Paid time off for volunteering.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Pension scheme and life assurance.
- Participation in a company bonus scheme.
- Access to SW Splash rewards that help with holiday, bills and shopping discounts.
- The not‑so‑small print
Grade 4 – starting salary of £31,640 with performance‑driven progression up to £36,460.
Job offers are conditional on completing reference, criminal record, license, and other pre‑employment checks conducted by a third party.
- Additional requirements
- Candidates must be Scottish taxpayers and, if not currently living in Scotland, commit to relocating within three months of employment.
- Drug & Alcohol testing may be required in line with policy.
- Equal Opportunities
Scottish Water is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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