Treatment Operator - Waste Water

scottishwater; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 38 days

Annual bonus

Pension

Life assurance

SW Splash benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Scottish Water is seeking a Waste Water Operative to join a team protecting Scotland's environment by managing wastewater responsibly. You will monitor treatment processes, record key figures, file reports, and help improve operations while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

You'll also take part in standby shifts, develop a sharp eye for trends, and benefit from a strong package including generous holidays, pension, life assurance and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Able to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain wastewater treatment processes.
• Record key numbers and file reports.
• Suggest improvements to processes and operations.
• Oversee regular site maintenance to keep water systems running smoothly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Time management

Job description

What you'll do

You'll be part of a team of Waste Water Operatives working to protect Scotland's environment - ensuring waste is managed responsibly and always looking for ways to do even more. On the one hand, it's about meeting regulations. On the other, it's about how we can go further - all the while doing what's right for the environment.

Day-to-day, you'll monitor and maintain treatment processes on wastewater - everything from sedimentation to filtration. Along the way, you'll record the key numbers and file reports. Samples and test results play a big part too, and you'll recommend ways to improve processes wherever possible. You'll also oversee regular maintenance to help keep the site (and the water) running smoothly.

What you'll bring

We'll get you fully up-to-speed on the technical bits of the job. Before any of that, you'll bring a way with words and be confident working on your own.

Comfortable turning your mouse-clicking finger to new computer systems? Good, we like to move with the times.

Attention to detail is a must. On your watch, the risk of inaccurate recordings or health and safety failures will be 0%. An eye for spotting changes and trends is helpful and of course, you'll relish solving a problem. As part of the team, you'll take your turn on the standby rota for out-of-hours work too.

• cards on the table - treatment plants don't smell of cut grass and freshly baked bread - so you'll need to be okay with a bit of a whiff. All for the good of Scotland's water.

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.

But 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 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.

• 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays).
• 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.
• family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave.
• flexible working.
• pension (the 'know-what-you'll-get-when-you-retire' kind).
• life assurance.
• annual company bonus.
• 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.

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. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don't worry - we'll ask your permission before starting these checks.

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 (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.