Waste Management Assistant (Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh) (35 hpw) (Fixed Term until end of December 2026), Fort William or Portree depot

Job Description

Post Title: Waste Management Assistant (Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh)
Location: Fort William or Portree Depot
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until end of December 2026
Salary: £31,486 - £34,925 per annum

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

Contact Person: Imogen Percy-Bell Tel: 01349 868630 Email: imogen.percy-bell@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To successfully engage with the public throughout Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, promoting the Council’s recycling and waste services, to increase the quantity and quality of material collected for recycling.

To assist with the administration and promotion of Garden Waste Collection Service.

To provide practical advice to householders, businesses and pupils on responsible consumption options to help reduce their impact on the environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to assist in delivering substantial environmental benefits - helping the Council’s progress towards achieving its recycling commitments and net zero targets.

The postholder will be required to work across operational area boundaries to ensure efficient service delivery.

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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.