Sampling Courier Edinburgh

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Hows this for job satisfaction: at Scottish Water we look after Scotlands most precious natural resource. From source to tap were guarding Scotlands reputation for refreshingly pure water and caring for our environment at the same time.

Sound good Were looking for a Courier to join our Water Sampling team who keep a close eye on the water quality in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

What youll do

Our Scientific Services team play a critical role in protecting public and environmental health in Scotland. They sample test and analyse water and waste water samples from all over Scotland every day.

Its important that samples get to our labs quickly and we rely on Couriers to make that happen. Our Couriers pick up samples from various Scottish Water depots and other businesses and deliver them to Scottish Waters laboratories in Edinburgh or Inverness for analysis.

Samples must be carefully handled and accurately logged and labelled so that we can track exactly where they came from and when the samples were taken. So their transportation is carried out following clear procedures and records are carefully kept.

Together well tackle environmental challenges headon driving toward our Beyond Net Zero ambition while proudly upholding our ISO 14001 certification.

What youll bring

Youll spend a lot of time in one of our branded vans so youll need a full clean driving licence.

Love a todo list and always keep your calendar organised Us too. Most days youll work to a schedule but youll flex for the occasional logistical challenge or reactive job such as urgent resampling.

Youll spend a fair amount of time working alone so youll need to be selfmotivated but still eager to contribute to your teams goals. Basic IT skills are a must as youll be using digital equipment and apps throughout the day. Youll ideally have experience of keeping accurate records.

Youll take Health and Safety as seriously as we do and not be someone who takes shortcuts or risks. If its worth doing its worth doing right.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good worklife balance.

This is a fulltime role 35 hours per week) with some weekend working. But youll 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 time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have familyfriendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.

For your future theres our pension (the knowwhatyoullgetwhenyouretire kind) and life assurance.

As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.

The notsosmall print

This role will be a Grade 2. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 24430. Performancedriven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 27210.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our preemployment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Dont worry well ask your permission before starting these checks.

If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be well be accepting applications until midnight on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

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.

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