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Technical assistant

Melrose
Tapinoo LLC
Technical assistant
Posted: 14h ago
Offer description

Overview

Technical Assistant role with the Private Water Supply Team at Scottish Borders Council. The successful applicant will be part of a small team primarily carrying out water sampling from Private Supplies across the Scottish Borders. The position is mostly site-based with some administrative duties as part of the sampling process. The post involves taking samples for submission to the laboratory, analyzing sampling results, and advising members of the public who use Private Water Supplies to ensure a wholesome water supply.


Job details

* Grade: 7A
* Hourly Rate: £17.78 - £19.51
* Salary: £32,465.07 - £35,622.32 per annum
* Contract Type: 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 a 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 qualifications and requirements

* 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 Scottish Borders Council.


Equality and diversity

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.


Job location and posting notes

Carrington, Scotland, United Kingdom

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