Overview
Network Service Operator – Leakage, covering Tayside East, Perth Area, Fife Area, Dundee City, and Tayside West. You’ll be part of the team working to monitor and maintain the water network, manage leakage and pressure, and help keep water flowing reliably and efficiently. This role is focused on protecting our vital water supply and meeting regulatory targets, with safety, innovation, and best practice at the heart of all we do.
Locations: Tayside East (Geog); Perth Area (Geog); Fife Area (Geog); Dundee City (Geog); Tayside West (Geog).
What you’ll do
* Maintain District Metered Area (DMA) meters and equipment and ensure everything is working properly.
* Carry out leakage surveys and sweeps to monitor the network’s health.
* Isolate and re-commission parts of the distribution network and conduct step testing to identify issues.
* Install, monitor, calibrate and repair leakage detection equipment, including loggers and meters.
* Collect and interpret data from sources such as Nightline data and DMA reports to spot potential leaks early.
* Set up, programme and deploy data-logging devices to support leakage detection work.
* Occasionally participate in sampling as required.
What you’ll need
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and take responsibility for timely, efficient task completion.
* Keen eye for detail to accurately record information and interpret data.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
* Strong Health & Safety mindset with adherence to policies and procedures.
* Ability to learn quickly and work with existing and new computer systems.
* Team player who collaborates effectively to meet shared goals.
* Full UK Driving License is essential.
Benefits and working arrangements
* Commitment to work-life balance with flexible working options.
* 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays), with option to buy five extra days; paid time off to volunteer.
* Pension and life assurance, plus an annual company bonus.
* SW Splash program offering discounts on holidays, bills, and shopping.
Role details and process
* Grade 5 role with starting salary of £32,650, progressing to a maximum of £38,610 based on performance.
* Conditions include pre-employment screening (references, criminal record, license checks) conducted by a third party, with prior notice.
* Applications close 17 September 2025 at midnight.
* We are committed to accessibility and equity in recruitment and will make adjustments as needed. If you have disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or life events affecting your application, let us know.
* Restrictions: all employees must be Scottish taxpayers and, if not already living in Scotland, willing to relocate within three months of joining.
* Data from applicants not submitted in the last 12 months will be automatically removed from our recruitment database.
* Contact: SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk
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