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Ref no:
ERN06130
Published:
20/02/2026
Closes:
08/03/2026
Location:
Barrhead Offices, 211 Main Street, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, G78 1SY
Salary:
£26,442 - £27,063 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Advert

The Housing Service is looking for Hit Squad Operatives to cover. Duties will include grass and hedge cutting as well as uplifting bulk waste as part of the Mixed Tenure Scheme Hit Squad.

Ideally the successful post holder will also have good communication and team working skills.

Being physically fit and enjoying working outdoors is desirable.

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure Check.

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’.  Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer.  It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees.  Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.  Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

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