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Ref no:
NAY16939
Published:
19/03/2026
Closes:
02/04/2026
Location:
Pulverisation Plant & Shewalton Landfill, 4, 6 Metcalfe Place, Irvine, KA11 5DF
Salary:
£30,689.95 - £31,481.82 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Job Summary

Temporary until 31st March 2027

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month temporary position within Waste Services Operations Team. You must currently have an up-to-date CPC. This role also includes manual labour activities and driving/operating refuse collection vehicles. The core hours are Monday to Thursday 7am to 3pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm. Must be willing to work overtime/weekends as and when required. For more information please see the role profile below. 

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

 

Additional Information

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

High Risk Drivers

This post will require you to carry out high risk driving duties. Preferred candidates will therefore be required to complete a Driver’s Health Questionnaire which will be verified by your GP. Please note any costs incurred for the GP verification will be met by the preferred candidate. An Occupational Health Assessment will then be undertaken to determine your fitness for work.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.

This post has been allocated the workstyle:  In Building

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).  If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.   

  • Disability Confident Employer - Leader
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  • Scottish Living Wage
  • Carer Positive Employer in Scotland - Exemplary