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Ref no:
HGH21559
Published:
27/07/2026
Closes:
10/08/2026
Location:
Highland Area, Highland, IV3 5NX
  • Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
Salary:
£26,717 - £29,247 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Description

Post Title: Community Works Operative 4 (Other)
Location: Across the Highlands, based at highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for 12 months with possible extension to 23 months dependent on funding
Salary: £26,717 - £29,247 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: ​Lyn Ross Email: Lynn/Ross3@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To support the maintenance, inspection and upkeep of bus stops, shelters and associated passenger transport infrastructure across the Highland Council area. The postholder will carry out routine inspections, minor repairs, cleaning, timetable information updates and condition recording to help ensure bus infrastructure is safe, accessible, clean and fit for purpose. The role will support the delivery of Bus Infrastructure Fund activity by providing accurate site information, photographs and maintenance records to colleagues responsible for defect management, works programming, contractor liaison and wider Integrated Transport Team priorities.

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Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Full UK driving licence 

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  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  • Equally Safe at Work - Development
  • Scottish Living Wage