Sample Point Technician

Job Description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

How’s this for job satisfaction: at Scottish Water we look after Scotland’s most precious natural resource. From source to tap, we’re guarding Scotland’s reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time.

Sound good? We’re looking for a Sampling Point Technician to join our Sampling team in the Falkirk, and Stirling area. We might also consider candidates who’re based in Dundee, where Fife, Stirling, Forth Valley may be covered.

What you’ll do

Our Water Sampling team travel to sites throughout Scotland collecting, processing and delivering samples to protect public health and the environment.

As a Sampling Point Technician, you’ll make sure the sampling points our Sampling Officers need to access are safe and ready to use.

You’ll carry out routine and emergency maintenance on the sampling points, whether that’s repairing or replacing taps and pipework, strimming the grass, cutting back overhanging branches or cleaning the sampling kiosks. All while putting health and safety first, second, third and fourth.

Every day you’ll be out and about, representing Scottish Water – your friendly, professional manner is part of the uniform. And yes, you’ll often be working alone – but your contribution to the team’s targets will be huge.

Standby will also be required which consists of taking clean water samples, recording the data and transporting to the labs. Expected to be a 1 in 5 rota, retainer paid, and then OT paid in addition to that for any call outs during that week.

Flex for the occasional logistical curveball – like an urgent repair and resampling.

What you’ll need

You’ll have hands on maintenance experience, ideally with a plumbing background, and you’re confident working solo.

Tech won’t faze you – whether it’s computer systems or smartphone apps, you’ll get to grips with new tools quickly. We like to move with the times!

Communication is key. You’ll be working with colleagues and customers, so you’ll need to get your point across easily and keep everyone in the loop.

If you love a to-do list and keeping your calendar in check, you’ll fit right in. Most days, you’ll work to a set schedule, but you’ll flex for the occasional logistical curveball – like an urgent repair and resampling.

You’ll spend a lot of time in one of our branded vans, so a full, clean driving licence is a must. (Bonus: You can take the van home and skip the morning commute – just remember to leave it at the depot over the holidays!)

Looking out for you

This is a full time (35 hours per week) role with some weekend working and standby requirements- r etainer paid in addition to basic salary, plus overtime for standby call outs.

• 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays)
• Buy five more holidays if you need a little extra time
• Take time off to volunteer in your community
• Family friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave
• Flexible working
• Pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind)
• Life assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping

This role will be a Grade 2. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £28,480. Performance driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £31,260.

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. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Don’t worry – we’ll only start these checks once you’ve accepted an offer.

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