Modern Apprenticeship 2025 Science Edinburgh
Modern Apprenticeship 2025 Science Edinburgh
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Job Description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Ready to own your future At Scottish Water our Modern Apprenticeships arent about just sitting in classrooms all day. Theyre designed to get you out there handson learning real skills from the start. Youll earn while you learn gain industryrecognised qualifications and build a career that actually matters.
Fresh out of school Ready for a career switch Whatever your story weve got opportunities that challenge you support you and help you grow.
Join our Scientific Services team in Edinburgh from August 2025.
What does a Science Modern Apprentice do
As a Science Modern Apprentice youll be learning how we protect public health and the environment by providing safe highquality drinking water. Over three years youll gain handson experience in our laboratories developing your skills alongside expert scientists while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Youll learn how to test and analyse water quality helping to ensure accurate results and maintain essential services. From running tests to maintaining instruments youll gain valuable experience in how a busy lab operates.
Its all about teamwork. Youll learn how to prioritise tasks manage deadlines and help translate complex results into clear information for customers. Youll also be trained to meet strict quality standards because in science accuracy is everything.
Safety is a top priority. Youll learn to work to the highest health and safety standards ensuring full compliance with laws and regulations because getting it right matters for you the team and Scotlands water.
Your Journey with Us
Modern Apprenticeships combine onthejob learning with the opportunity to complete professional qualifications. Each apprentice has both a daytoday line manager and a personal assessor who supports them through their qualification and ensures their training is of the highest standard.
Over three years youll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Scientist gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact.
Youll be part of an expert experienced team who will support you to develop your skills and knowledge while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is your chance to earn as you learn working with industryleading teams to help deliver services that are essential to the daily lives of the people of Scotland.
Whats in it for you
Youll challenge and stretch yourself. Were here to help you make the most of your skills and abilities with firstclass training support and a big investment in your development.
You will qualify with an SVQ In Applied Sciences at SCQF Level 6 with day release available for you to complete an HND at Forth Valley College.
Earn as you learn. Youll start on 23840 with clear scheduled pay increases as you reach key milestones throughout your training. Youll also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme.
Job security. The vast majority of our apprentices choose to stay with us after completing their programmes. Many people even spend their entire careers with us! Some go on to become team leaders or managers while others focus on honing their technical expertise.
Youll be providing an essential service to Scotland and your local community helping to protect our natural environment.
And the best bit Youll be working as part of a friendly closeknit team that genuinely wants to see you succeed and who make coming into work fun.
What youll need
You need to be at least 17 years old by 1 August 2025.
A responsible attitude to learning and work is essential. Youll be someone people can trust and rely on.
Youll have five National 4 or 5s (or similar) in English Maths and Science.
A Note to Women Considering an Apprenticeship
Were proud to see more women joining our apprenticeship programmes every year but we know theres still work to do. Women are underrepresented in some of these roles and were committed to changing that.
If youre reading this and wondering if an apprenticeship is right for you heres the answer: it is. Dont let outdated ideas about who belongs in certain jobs hold you back.
Apprenticeships are for anyone with curiosity drive and a willingness to learn. If that sounds like you wed love to see you apply.
At Scottish Water youll find a supportive network of women and men whove got your back. Whether youre out in the field in the lab or in the office youll be part of a team thats here to help you grow succeed and feel like you belong because you do.
The notsosmall print
Were accepting applications until midnight on Sunday 6 of April 2025.
There will be some fun (no honestly! online assessment activity during late April. Interviews will happen during May. And were aiming to get all our new apprentices started on the 4 of August.
For more information on our apprentice programmes and applications please visit our website: www.scottishwater/apprentice
Start your career in Scotlands Water Sector
Interested in learning more about apprenticeship opportunities that make a real difference Explore handson roles across leading employers in Scotlands water sector. Make an impact on communities the environment and public health while securing a sustainable future for Scotland. Visit www.watercareers.scot today.
A few final things worth knowing
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont 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 dont 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!. Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally! candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
