Waste & Oil Pollution Operative

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Waste and Oil Pollution Operative

Harbour Authority Building Scapa

37 hours per week

Permanent

£30,642 – £31,259

£15.88 – £16.20 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Port Safety Manager.

Your working pattern is Monday – Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to assist the Counter Pollution and Waste Management Officer with waste management and collection, maintaining and operating counter pollution equipment.

The post holder will be required to assist with the collection and removal of all waste (including oils) from vessels within Orkney Harbour Areas including the completion of associated paperwork. Operate forklift, Telehandler and truck/Hiab loading. Assist in any clean-up operation in the event of an oil spill or pollution incident to which the Service may be called upon to deal with. Assist with the maintenance and testing of oil pollution equipment within the Orkney Harbour Areas. Report all incidents in accordance with the Harbour Authority’s Safety Management System as required. Deputise as required for the Counter Pollution & Waste Management Officer in their absence

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post involves a contractual requirement to:

• participate in a standby rota covering out of hours, click here for Standby Information.

This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Applications close at 23:59 on 29 March 2026 , with shortlisting taking place week commencing 30 March 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 06 April 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Ross Spence, Port Safety Manager at ross.spence@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873636.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

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