Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. Howâs this for job satisfaction: at Scottish Water we look after Scotland's most precious natural resource. From source to tap, weâre guarding Scotlandâs reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time.  Sound good? Weâre looking for a Courier to join our Water Sampling team, who keep a close eye on the water quality in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.  What youâll do  Our 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.  Itâs 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 Waterâs 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.  Together, weâll tackle environmental challenges head-on, driving toward our Beyond Net Zero ambition while proudly upholding our ISO 14001 certification.  What youâll bring  Youâll spend a lot of time in one of our branded vans, so youâll need a full, clean driving licence.  Love a to-do list and always keep your calendar organised? Us too. Most days youâll work to a schedule, but youâll flex for the occasional logistical challenge or reactive job, such as urgent resampling.  Youâll spend a fair amount of time working alone, so youâll need to be self-motivated, but still eager to contribute to your teamâs goals. Basic IT skills are a must, as youâll be using digital equipment and apps throughout the day. Youâll ideally have experience of keeping accurate records.  Youâll take Health and Safety as seriously as we do, and not be someone who takes shortcuts or risks. If itâs worth doing, itâs worth doing right.  Looking out for you  While the work we do is important, we know itâs not the only thing that matters. Thatâs why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.  This is a part-time role (40 hours per month) with some weekend working. The 40 hours could be happen all in one week but it may split throughout the month depending on business needs. But youâll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays) (pro rata). 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, thereâs our pension (the âknow-what-youâll-get-when-you-retireâ kind), and life assurance.  As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash â handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.  The not-so-small print  This role will be a Grade 2. If youâre new to Scottish Water, youâll join us on a starting salary of £27,280 (pro rata). Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £30,060 (pro rata).  If youâre interested in this role â or know someone else who might be - weâll be accepting applications until midnight on Sunday 5th October 2025. 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. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Donât worry - weâll only start these checks once youâve accepted an offer. ⯠A few final things worth knowing⦠ Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youâre interested in this job, but donât 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 donât 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 also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. Weâre very used to making adjustments, so please donât be afraid to ask.  As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, itâs important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you donât already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.  Finally (finally!), candidates who havenât submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wonât need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted. Weâre here to help. 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