• Job Description

  Req#: R6682

  Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

  It’s not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland. But it’s what’s behind every job here.

  Our work keeps Scotland’s water flowing, from reservoir to tap – and from sink to sea via our treatment plants.

  If Health & Safety is something you are passionate about, this is the job for you. You will be based in one of strategic Health and Safety hubs in the central belt of Scotland. The role is site based so applicants should be based in or within easy travelling distance of areas including Lanarkshire, Fife, Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth. Therefore, possession of a full clean driving license is essential.

  What you’ll do

  You will help our frontline operations teams to work safely, providing comprehensive health and safety advice and support across allocated customer groups, at all levels within the business. As such, high levels of communication and customer support are key attributes for this role.

  Promote a positive health and safety culture within Scottish Water by enabling managers and employees to understand and action their responsibilities.

  Carry out Health and Safety compliance audits to ensure that the required health and safety standards and work practices are in place and working effectively.

  Incident investigation is a key part of the role therefore a high standard of report writing will be required, ensuring root causes are identified and appropriate actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence.

  What you’ll bring

  We'll get you fully up to speed on the technical aspects of the job where necessary. You’ll bring strong communication skills and should be confident working on your own, at times remotely given the geographical area. You should be comfortable working with computer packages – we like to move with the times.

  Attention to detail is vital, you will actively monitor activities across Scottish Water’s operations including, suppliers, contractors and partners which promote the identification and avoidance of systems failures.

  An ability for spotting trends and solving a problem are helpful, both on your own initiative and with help from colleagues.

  A commitment to build on existing operational experience and willingness to develop an understanding of Scottish Water processes and practices.

  You will have a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum and will have experience of engaging and influencing key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

  You will have knowledge of working in the utility industry, particularly around Working at Height, Confined Spaces and DSEAR would be desirable but not essential.

  What you’ll get

  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 6 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 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), 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 not-so-small print

  The salary range for this role is £31,380.00 - £43,350.00 GBP Annual (depending on skills and experience).

  If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on the 13th of November 2023.

  A few final things worth knowing…

  Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t 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 don’t 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!). 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.

  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. Your data will be automatically deleted.

  
  We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk

• About the company

  Scottish Water is a statutory corporation that provides water and sewerage services across Scotland.

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