Waste Disposal Operative
- Location:
- Chinglebraes Waste Transfer Station Orphir Road Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1SE
- Salary:
- £30,504 - £31,121 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week
Advert
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Environmental Services
Waste Disposal Operative
37 hours per week
Permanent
£30,504 - £31,121 / £15.81 - £16.13 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are looking to recruit a Waste Disposal Operative to assist with waste disposal operations, recycling operations and any other duties associated with this service function and commensurate with this post.
Generally working as a member of a team candidates will require a flexible attitude to work and willingness to undertake a variety of duties.
You must have experience of and take a positive approach to health and safety, safe vehicle operation and the use of tools and equipment. A full current driving licence is also essential.
Experience of operating bulk handling equipment e.g. forklifts and loadalls is desirable.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Robert Thomson, Team Manager Environmental Services Operations, e-mail robert.thomson@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 871547
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 10 August 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
