Modern Apprenticeship 2026 – Water Network Operations (Ayrshire

Position: Modern Apprenticeship 2026 – Water Network Operations (Ayrshire)
## Modern Apprenticeship 2026 – Water Network Operations (Ayrshire)
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Ayrshire (Geog) time type:
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End Date:
August 22, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
R12508
** Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
**** Ready to own your future?
** At Scottish Water, our Modern Apprenticeships aren’t about just 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 Network Operations team in Ayrshire.
** What does a Water Network Operations Modern Apprentice do?
** As a Water Network Operations Modern Apprentice, you’ll dive straight into the action, tackling everything from burst pipes to valve shut offs, all while learning how our water network works behind the scenes. You’ll work alongside experts, getting hands-on experience with maintaining pumping stations, keeping the water flowing, and fixing problems as they arise.

No two days will be the same. You’ll jump in to help gather important data, solve customer queries, and pitch in to make sure the network keeps running smoothly. As you progress, you’ll take on more responsibility - helping to manage on-site tasks, keeping everything safe and compliant, and making sure communities always have clean, reliable water.

Safety comes first. You’ll be fully kitted out with PPE and trained to carry out risk assessments. Over time, you'll learn how to ensure compliance with regulations, including carrying out sampling on mains, bursts, and customer complaints.

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 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 four years, you’ll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified
** Network Service*
* ** Operator**, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact.
* How to maintain and repair water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring everything runs smoothly
* How to monitor and inspect key network assets like pipes, valves, and pumping stations
* How to identify and respond to network faults, including burst pipes and leaks
* How to collect and record data on network performance, helping to identify areas for improvement
* How to use the tools and technology to track, manage, and report on network operations
* 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 ’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 Water Industry SVQ at SCQF…