Transport & Waste Assistant - Kinwegar Waste Transfer Station

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

Job Details

To assist in the delivery of an effective and efficient Transport & Waste Service by ensuring legislative and operational objectives are met by implementing processes to maximise efficiency of service delivery within specified standards/approved budgets and in compliance with the Council’s policies, legislation and plans with a commitment to achieve best value.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
A minimum of SVQ1/Standard Grade General level English/Maths or National 4 English/Maths or Literacy/Numeracy or Intermediate 1 Communication /Numeracy and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience in a waste or transport environment.

To be fully competent in the role the Jobholder must undertake a period of study to obtain an operational qualification in either Waste or Transport operations such as “Introduction to Waste Management” and “Operator Licence Awareness Training” up to NVQ/SVQ2 level.

Driving Licence
As driving is part of your main duties, you must hold a current Cat B driving licence.

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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