Waste Disposal Operative
- Location:
- Chinglebraes Waste Transfer Station Orphir Road Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1SE
- Salary:
- £32,102 - £32,759 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week
Job Description
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Neighbourhood Services - Environmental Services
Waste Disposal Operative
74 hours per fortnight (Week 1 - Tuesday to Friday, Week 2 - Tuesday to Sunday)
Permanent
£32,102 - £32,759 / £16.64 - £16.98 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be responsible, individually or as a member of a team, for the operation of a recycling site, landfill site, transfer site or intermediate plant. The duties will include waste disposal and recycling operations and any other duties associated with the service function commensurate with this post.
You must have a positive approach to health and safety and a flexible attitude to work, with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties.
It is essential to have a full current UK driving licence. Experience of operating bulk handling equipment e.g. forklifts and / or loadalls is desirable.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Robert Thomson, Team Manager (Environmental Services Operations) on 01856 871547 or e-mail robert.thomson@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 5 May 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.