Modern Apprenticeship – Water Treatment; Daer

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Ready to own your future? At Scottish Water, our Modern Apprenticeships aren’t about sitting in classrooms all day. They’re designed to get you out there, hands‑on, learning real skills from the start. You’ll earn while you learn, gain industry‑recognised qualifications, and build a career that actually matters .

Fresh out of school? Ready for a career switch? Whatever your story, we’ve got opportunities that challenge you, support you, and help you grow.

Join our Water Treatment team in Daer fr om May 202 6.

As a Water Treatment Modern Apprentice, you’ll learn how we keep Scotland’s water safe, clean, and reliable. You’ll work with an experienced team, gaining hands‑on experience in treating and maintaining water supplies from reservoirs to taps.

You’ll help monitor and maintain water quality at our treatment works. From calibrating monitors to adjusting mechanical and chemical processes, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly. You’ll learn to record and review water quality results - checking pH, chlorine, alu minium, and phosphatelevels - and spot anything that needs attention.

Safety comes first. You’ll be fully kitted out with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and trained to carry out risk assessments. Routine inspections of plants, reservoirs, and dams will be part of your day, along with following strict health and safety protocols.

This is your chance to learn, grow, and play a key role in delivering safe, fresh water to communities across Scotland - while helping us set standards that go beyond what’s expected.

Modern Apprenticeships combine on‑the‑job learning, with the opportunity to complete professional qualifications. Supported by our in‑house Skills Academy team, each apprentice has both a day‑to‑day line manager, and a personal assessor who supports them through their qualification and ensures their training is of the highest standard.

Over three years, you’ll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Water Treatment Operator
, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact.

• How to effectively treat high volumes of water to make it safe

• How to monitor assets like reservoirs and drainage systems

• How to collect and test water samples

• How to monitor and analyse readings from the meters and gauges on site and spot malfunctions

• How to use the software, apps and technology we use to monitor the water supply

• How to work in a way that keeps you and your colleagues safe and healthy

A lot of your time will be spent outdoors. But in Scotland we all know that there is no such thing as bad weather , just inappropriate clothing. So, we’ll make sure you’re kitted out for whatever Mother Nature throws at us.

You’ll be part of an expert, experienced team who will support you to develop your skills and knowledge while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is your chance to earn as you learn, working with industry‑leading teams to help deliver services that are essential to the daily lives of the people of Scotland.

Once you’ve reached a certain point in your training, you’ll be included in our Out‑of‑Hours rota. That means you might occasionally be called into work outside your normal hours to investigate or fix a problem. You’ll earn some extra money each month for this, whether you’re called in or not.

You’ll challenge and stretch yourself. We’re here to help you make the most of your skills and abilities with first‑class training, support, and a big investment in your development.

You will qualify with a Water Industry SVQ at SCQF Level
6. From your 2nd year, you’ll get the option to do an HNC in Water Operations. And be supported through your qualification by trainers and assessors from our in‑house Skills Academy.

You’ll start on £24,352
, with clear, scheduled pay increases as you reach key milestones throughout your training. You’ll also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme.

The vast majority of our apprentices choose to stay with us after completing their programmes. Many…