Technical Assistant - Council HQ - SBO09463

Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Technical Assistant to join the Private Water Supply Team. The successful candidate will conduct water sampling and provide advice to the public regarding Private Water Supplies to ensure a safe water supply. A valid driving license is essential for this role. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to community health.

Qualifications

• Current driving license and use of a vehicle are essential requirements for the post.

Responsibilities

• Carry out water sampling from Private Supplies throughout the Scottish Borders.
• Analyze sampling results and advise the public on water supply.

Education

HND level or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 7A

Hourly Rate: £17.78 - £19.51

Salary: £32465.07 - £35622.32 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Interviews will be carried out the week commencing 3 November 2025.

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Private Water Supply Team at Scottish Borders Council as a Technical Assistant. The successful applicant would be part of small team mainly carrying out water sampling from Private Supplies throughout the Scottish Borders. The post is predominantly site based with a degree of admin duties as part of the sampling process. The post involves taking samples for submission to the laboratory, analysis of sampling results and giving advice to members of the public who use Private Water Supplies to ensure a wholesome water supply.

Essential

• Educated to HND level or equivalent experience
• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Andrew Phillips at [e-mail]

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.