Network Technicians - Water Industry - Night Shift
Do you have a full driving license and preferably experience in the water industry with a background in water networks and water operations? Or are you keen to learn and start a career in the water industry?
Would you like to join a company where you will receive training on varied projects and work streams and have opportunities for career progression?
Come and join our team and truly make a difference to the future of water!
We have a diverse range of field-based work streams we are looking to grow:
* Network modelling field tests
* Flow and pressure tests
* Water impact assessments
* Water network investigations and operations
* Leakage investigations
* Water quality monitoring, sampling, investigations, and interventions
Currently, we are looking for Grade 2 Network Technicians to join our Night Shift Sampling Team, working Monday to Thursday, 10 pm – 6 am.
The role is based in Kirkintilloch but will require travel across Scotland.
About the role:
* You will work as part of a two-person team, with an experienced Senior Technician, collecting samples on behalf of our client, Scottish Water.
* You will operate from defined hydrants, recording operations to report back to our client on water quality parameters.
Who we are looking for:
* You must be confident and enjoy working outdoors, sometimes in remote environments in all weathers.
* Health and safety culture – ability to risk assess, spot hazards, and identify control measures to ensure safe working.
* Flexibility to work away from home when required.
* You will be relied on to use your own initiative, be well organized, and be able to balance delivering a range of tasks.
* Deliver high-quality outputs and accurate reporting to schedule.
* Competent IT skills as all data capture and progress reporting is electronic.
* Adherence to policies and procedures.
* Open and honest communication.
* Ability to work in a team but also independently.
* A full UK driving license is required.
* Contribute to a well-rounded and highly skilled team to help meet KPIs and grow the business.
What we offer you:
We provide a flexible, friendly, and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We support our people to innovate, collaborate, and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest, and many other benefits. We have a range of shift patterns available (early start, dayshift, nightshift). Standard 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with paid overtime when required.
About RPS Group:
Why RPS?
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need for flexible work arrangements, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that suits them. We also value collaboration and social connection in both office and field environments.
RPS, A Tetra Tech company:
Since 24 January 2023, RPS has become a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices across more than 120 countries, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As part of Tetra Tech, RPS offers market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems.
About RPS Water Technical:
It’s an exciting time to work in our UK Water business as workload in the water market increases. We have long-term framework agreements in place to help our clients reduce leakage, improve water quality, and enhance environmental and service levels.
Our Water team employs around 1,000 highly skilled professionals working on projects across the UK, delivering services such as data collection and analytics, modelling, risk analysis, data visualization, AI and machine learning solutions, feasibility studies, design, and operational interventions.
Join us and make a real difference to the future of water!
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles across all our processes to reflect the communities and clients we serve, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain the best talent.
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