H&T 2445 - G1 Building Operative (Water Quality) (604591) - 2445-419107529
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,609.00 to £28,956.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | East Kilbride, G75 0RA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2445-419107529 |
Summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £28,609 - £28,956 per year
Vacancy: Fixed term for 3 months
View the Building Operative (Water Quality) job profile
We require a Building Operative (Water Quality) to support the delivery of the Water Quality Monitoring Programme. You should be able to demonstrate experience of working within either a commercial/domestic building or a construction/maintenance environment. You will have a flexible approach to managing varied workloads as you will be required to carry out all associated water quality work including Schools, Public Buildings and Domestic Properties throughout South Lanarkshire.
You will be able to demonstrate sound practical technical competencies in managing and delivering jobs. It is desirable that you have or are willing to work towards the Qualification BS2 City & Guilds in hot and cold water systems and proof of training history in this function is required.
You should demonstrate a commitment to the principals of customer care, while displaying excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate previous experience of working to targets and pre-determined timescales along with an awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
You will be required to access attics, voids and confined spaces.
You will be required to demonstrate the ability to, and undertake tasks including but not limited to the following:
- Ability to identify the underlying cause of a problem and take appropriate remedial action to rectify faults
Undertake all tasks within the scope of own role to a high quality in line with the requirements of the Integrated Management System
Assess working environment and adjust working practices to suit.
Demonstrate openness to new organisational structures, procedures and technology.
Undertake continuous personal and technical development.
Plan and organise own workload to satisfy programme deadlines and job targets.
Organise appropriate materials, plant, transport and any other resources required to efficiently facilitate all scheduled work.
Ensure accuracy, quality and timeous submission of all documentation in accordance with procedures and policies
Demonstrate working within a performance environment by achieving targeted objectives.
Provide a timely service to colleagues and customers showing tact and sensitivity to the needs of others (e.g. on reception, over the telephone).
When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:
Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
Up to 33 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=20623c9f80b3fe1b9039d6f98cbf5d43&v…; alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme