The City of Edinburgh Council

Water Quality Technician - Waverley Court - 16066_1787754546

Edinburgh EH8 8BG

Key information

Pay
£30,188 - £34,452
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
27 Aug 2026
Closing date
9 Sep 2026

About this role

Water Quality Technician - Fixed term until 28/02/2027

Waverley Court

Salary

£30,188 - £34,452

Hours

36 per week

We have an exciting opportunity to join our facilities management team, as a Water Quality Technician within our Water team across the Council's operational (non-housing) estate of circa 650 buildings.

We are looking for people who have a passion for operational excellence and compliance, within a busy technical services environment and want to be part of an essential council service, driving transformation and best value in the public sector across our Capital City.

Should you have any queries about the role please contact: Gary.Jamieson1@edinburgh.gov.uk

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page

Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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