Selkirk, United Kingdom
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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 Operations team in Megget Reservoir from August 2026. What will I learn? What does a Reservoir Asset Operator Modern Apprentice do? As a Reservoir Asset Operator 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 also be responsible for the operation, surveillance, monitoring and maintenance of raw water assets and systems including aqueducts, reservoirs and associated infrastructure, within an allocated geographic area. Building relationships with customers and landowners to maintain small treatment supplies is important in your role, as is keeping compliant with reservoir safety, environmental legislation and internal operational standards and raising issues where you see them. 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. Your journey with us Modern Apprenticeships combine on-the-job learning, with the opportunity to complete vocational qualifications. Supported by our in-house Skills Academy team and an external qualification provider, 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 two years, you’ll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Reservoir Asset Operator, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact. How to effectively manage high volumes of water for transfer and storage. How to monitor assets such as reservoirs, strategic aqueducts, pipelines and intakes. How to maintain and treat private raw water supplies and treatment plants. How to manage and liaise with contractors and external/internal stakeholders. 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. How to deal with customers, external complaints and queries to resolution. 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. What’s in it for you? 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 Customer Service SVQ at SCQF Level 5. 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. Earn as you learn. 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. Job security. The vast majority of our apprentices choose to stay with us after completing their programmes. Many people even spend their entire careers with us! Some go on to become team leaders or managers, while others focus on honing their technical expertise. You’ll be providing an essential service to Scotland and your local community, helping to protect our natural environment. And the best bit? You’ll be working as part of a friendly, close-knit team that genuinely wants to see you succeed - and who make coming into work fun
