Sampling Courier (6 Month Opportunity)

Scottish Water; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies around adopt…

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Company bonus scheme

SW Splash rewards

Job summary

Scottish Water is seeking a Full Time Sample Courier on a 6‑month opportunity within the Technical Logistics team. You will collect and transport water samples from depots to laboratories in Edinburgh or Inverness, ensuring careful handling and precise logging.

A valid UK driving licence and strong organisational skills are essential. Role requires self-motivation, the ability to work alone, and strict adherence to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Organisation and calendar management.
• Ability to work alone and be self-motivated while supporting team goals.
• Basic IT skills for digital equipment and apps.
• Experience keeping accurate records.
• Commitment to Health and Safety, no shortcuts or risks.

Responsibilities

• Sample, test and analyse water and waste water samples from Scotland.
• Courier samples from depots to Scottish Water laboratories in Edinburgh or Inverness.
• Log and label samples accurately to track origin and collection time.
• Adhere to procedures for transportation and record keeping throughout the process.

Skills

Self-motivation

Record keeping

Health & safety

Organisation

Team collaboration

Tools

Basic IT skills

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 Full Time Sample Courier on a 6 month opportunity to join our Technical Logistics team, who keep a close eye on the water quality in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

What you'll do

The 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. It's 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 Water's 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.

Working together, we'll tackle environmental challenges head-on, driving toward our Beyond Net Zero ambition while proudly upholding our ISO 14001 certification.

What you'll bring

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Love a to-do list and keep your calendar organised; you'll work to a schedule but will flex for occasional logistical challenge or reactive job, such as urgent resampling.
• Ability to work alone and be self-motivated, while still eager to contribute to your team's goals.
• Basic IT skills as you'll be using digital equipment and apps throughout the day.
• Experience keeping accurate records.
• Commitment to Health and Safety, taking no shortcuts or risks.

Looking out for you

• This role is a 6-month period, Monday to Friday each week, 7 hours per day, within core hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm.
• Family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave.
• Flexible working.
• Pension scheme (the 'know-what-you'll-get-when-you-retire' kind) and life assurance.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Access to SW Splash rewards that help save on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The not-so-small print

• Grade 2 role with starting salary of £28,480, performance-driven pay progression to £31,260.
• Position will be accepted until midnight on 25th November.
• Job offers conditional, confirmed upon completion of pre-employment screening such as referencing, criminal record checks, licence checks, etc., conducted on our behalf by a third party.
• Drug & Alcohol testing in line with our policy.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence for business mileage claims.
• Candidates must have Scottish home address or commit to moving to Scotland within first three months.
• Automatically delete records for candidates who have not submitted an application in the last 12 months.

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.

We're passionate about attracting, developing and retaining the best people who can make a positive difference to our business. If you are passionate about delivering a great customer service and can inspire trust and demonstrate pride in your work, we are confident that you will find Scottish Water a place where you can build on your talents and thrive.

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