Multiskilled Craftsperson - Mechanical
Apply locations: Greenock Outfall Works, Ayrshire, Glasgow South West Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago End Date: February 8, 2025 (26 days left to apply) Job requisition id: R9263 Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. Scottish Water provides an essential service to local communities across Scotland – providing a reliable supply of fresh water to homes and businesses, and protecting our environment by treating and managing waste water. We’re looking for a Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Engineering and Maintenance team to help us keep our operational sites running smoothly. What you’ll do Work as part of a team to install, maintain and repair the assets that power our water, waste water and distribution networks. Utilize core mechanical craft skills and electrical knowledge to resolve technical issues. Assemble and disassemble equipment to component level, including pumps (progressive cavity, diaphragm, centrifugal), valves (gate, non-return, air, butterfly), gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and various types of pipework. Perform basic electrical tasks such as connections/disconnections of motors, fuse replacement, and trip resetting. Conduct risk assessments and follow safe working practices to ensure safety. Coordinate with the Workflow team to plan and allocate resources effectively. What you’ll bring Recognized Mechanical apprenticeship and qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering. Full UK driving license due to some sites being in remote areas. Willingness to participate in occasional Out of Hours working and standby rota for emergencies. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with others. Looking out for you We prioritize work-life balance, offering 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays) with the option to buy up to five additional days. We support flexible working and provide family-friendly policies around major life events. Our benefits include a pension plan, life assurance, and an annual company bonus. The not-so-small print This role is Grade 6 with a starting salary of £33,560, progressing up to £44,140 based on performance. In November 2024, we will transition to a 35-hour work week. This position is field-based with travel and lone working, with full training and PPE provided. A branded Scottish Water vehicle will be provided for this role. If you’re interested in this role, applications will be accepted until midnight on
7th of February 2024. Job offers are conditional upon pre-employment screening, including referencing and background checks, which will be conducted with your permission. A few final things worth knowing… If you’re interested in this job but don’t meet every criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. We support candidates with disabilities and are open to making adjustments during the recruitment process. All employees are required to be Scottish taxpayers. If you do not live in Scotland, you must commit to moving here within your first three months. Finally, candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database.
We’re here to help. Ask us anything at
SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
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Apply locations: Greenock Outfall Works, Ayrshire, Glasgow South West Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago End Date: February 8, 2025 (26 days left to apply) Job requisition id: R9263 Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. Scottish Water provides an essential service to local communities across Scotland – providing a reliable supply of fresh water to homes and businesses, and protecting our environment by treating and managing waste water. We’re looking for a Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Engineering and Maintenance team to help us keep our operational sites running smoothly. What you’ll do Work as part of a team to install, maintain and repair the assets that power our water, waste water and distribution networks. Utilize core mechanical craft skills and electrical knowledge to resolve technical issues. Assemble and disassemble equipment to component level, including pumps (progressive cavity, diaphragm, centrifugal), valves (gate, non-return, air, butterfly), gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and various types of pipework. Perform basic electrical tasks such as connections/disconnections of motors, fuse replacement, and trip resetting. Conduct risk assessments and follow safe working practices to ensure safety. Coordinate with the Workflow team to plan and allocate resources effectively. What you’ll bring Recognized Mechanical apprenticeship and qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering. Full UK driving license due to some sites being in remote areas. Willingness to participate in occasional Out of Hours working and standby rota for emergencies. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with others. Looking out for you We prioritize work-life balance, offering 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays) with the option to buy up to five additional days. We support flexible working and provide family-friendly policies around major life events. Our benefits include a pension plan, life assurance, and an annual company bonus. The not-so-small print This role is Grade 6 with a starting salary of £33,560, progressing up to £44,140 based on performance. In November 2024, we will transition to a 35-hour work week. This position is field-based with travel and lone working, with full training and PPE provided. A branded Scottish Water vehicle will be provided for this role. If you’re interested in this role, applications will be accepted until midnight on
7th of February 2024. Job offers are conditional upon pre-employment screening, including referencing and background checks, which will be conducted with your permission. A few final things worth knowing… If you’re interested in this job but don’t meet every criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. We support candidates with disabilities and are open to making adjustments during the recruitment process. All employees are required to be Scottish taxpayers. If you do not live in Scotland, you must commit to moving here within your first three months. Finally, candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database.
We’re here to help. Ask us anything at
SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
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