Systems Administrator

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. How's this for job satisfaction? At Scottish Water we look after Scotland's most precious natural resource. From source to tap, we're guarding Scotland's reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time. Sound good? We're looking for a LIMS Administrator to join our Scientific Services Business Systems Improvement Team. You'll be part of a small, experienced group that looks after one of our most important tools - the LabWare Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This system keeps track of everything from scheduling and sampling to analysis and reporting, helping us deliver accurate results across the business and meet our regulatory and financial targets in a UKAS-accredited environment. Whether you're solving a problem, delivering a system update or supporting users across labs and sampling teams, your work will have a real and lasting impact.

• You'll support and maintain our corporate LIMS application, making sure it continues to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Work on day-to-day fixes and longer-term enhancements, often collaborating with other teams - including IT when urgent issues arise.
• Use tools like Crystal Reports and SQL Server Management Studio to develop and maintain information delivery tools for reporting.
• Interpret customer needs, document requirements, and deliver tested, user-friendly solutions.
• Produce system configuration and end-user documentation, contribute to Agile team activities, support user testing and training, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

• Experience of application support and programming, with working knowledge of SQL.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently or in a team.
• Confidence gathering requirements, supporting users, and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Bonus: experience with Crystal Reports, Power Apps, or database design; knowledge of ISO 17025, Scientific Services processes, or LabWare LIMS.
• People-focused problem-solver with excellent communication and curiosity about how systems work and can be improved.

• Full-time role (35 hours per week) with good work-life balance.
• 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays) with the option to buy five more.
• Paid time off to volunteer, family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
• Pension and life assurance, plus an annual company bonus and access to SW Splash rewards.

This role will be a Grade 6. Starting salary £37,815, with performance-driven pay progression to a maximum of £48,395.

Applications are accepted until midnight on 19 June 2026. Job offers are conditional on pre-employment screening (references, criminal record checks, license checks, etc.) conducted by a third party, with your permission to start.

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