Multifunctional Operator

Scottish Water; Brevig; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

SW Splash discounts

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Scottish Water is recruiting a Multifunctional Water Operative for Barra. You will monitor and maintain water quality at treatment works and pumping stations while supporting our network infrastructure across the island.

The role includes carrying out risk assessments, adhering to health and safety protocols, and participating in a 1:3 standby rota. A full UK driving licence is essential for local travel, with 38 days holiday plus the option to buy more.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential to travel around Barra.
• Basic IT skills and use of apps is required.
• Report writing ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, able to work effectively on your own but contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain water quality at treatment works and pumping stations.
• Support our network infrastructure across Barra.
• Perform risk assessments and uphold health and safety standards.
• Take turns on the standby 1:3 rota for out-of-hours cover.

Skills

Driving licence

Report writing

Basic IT skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

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 are guarding Scotland’s reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time.

Want to join us? We are looking for a Multifunctional Water Operative covering Isle Of Barra. You'll be on the front lines of making sure Scotland’s water is totally, dependably pure.

What You’ll Do

You’ll join an experienced team that really knows its water & waste, helping to monitor and maintain the quality of water at our treatment works and pumping stations. As a multifunctional Water Operative you’ll also be supporting our communities by looking after our network infrastructure – all while keeping the public safe and informed.

You’ll also handle risk assessments and keep a close eye on health and safety protocols. As part of the team, you’ll take your turn on the standby 1:3 rota for out-of-hours cover.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll spend a fair amount of time working alone, so you’ll need to be self‑motivated, but still eager to contribute to your team’s goals.

Basic IT skills are a must, as you’ll be using digital equipment and apps throughout the day. You’ll need report writing skills too – nothing fancy, but enough to get your point across clearly, quickly, and accurately.

A full, driving licence is essential, as you’ll need to travel around Barra.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work‑life balance.

You’ll 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 paid time off to volunteer in your community.

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

For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.

As for some nice extras, you will participate in a company bonus scheme. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The not‑so‑small print

This role will be a Grade 4. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £31,640. Performance‑driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £36,460.

We’ll be accepting applications until midnight on the 4th September 2026.

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.

A few final things worth knowing…

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria.

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!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

Candidates should be aware that a valid UK driving licence is required for driving on Scottish Water business and claiming business mileage expenses.

Please note, Scottish Water takes the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees, colleagues and customers very seriously and as such you may be subject to Drug & Alcohol testing in line with our policy.

Finally, candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

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