Community Works Operative 4 (Recycling Centre), Gairloch

Published by Highland Council
Ref: HGH21491 Published date: 27/07/2026 Closing date: 10/08/2026
Closed
Location:

Gairloch Depot, Gairloch

Salary:
£3,816.00 - £4,178.00
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Part Time
Hours:
5 hours
Categories:

Job Description

Post Title: Community Works Operative 4 (Recycling Centre)
Location: Gairloch
Hours: 5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £3,816 - £4,178 p.a.

*Overtime may be required to complete daily duties

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

Contact Person: Ernest Purtov Tel: 07778 011190 or E-mail: Ernest.Purtov@Highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To work as part of a team, to carry out all duties involved with managing incoming and outgoing waste(s) at the Transfer Station. Work with plant, direct traffic, manage to a high degree Health and Safety Standard, collaborate and work with third party vendors and complete required administrative duties. Some manual lifting will be involved. Other duties will include plant checks, required routine maintenance, housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building checks and maintenance issues.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

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

Must have Scottish National Fours or Fives or equivalent


Job Attachments

HC04 Recycle Centre JD Final - Gairloch - EP_Ernest Purtov.pdf

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Location

Gairloch Depot, Gairloch


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