Waste Operative D, Whitehill Service Centre, 479.45 - WEL08140
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,189.00 to £27,160.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Bathgate, EH48 2EP |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WEL08140 |
Summary
Job Description
1 x 36 hours, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 31 October 2024.
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Recycling & Waste Services wish to recruit an individual to work as part of the Waste Disposal team to safely operate Whitehill Waste Transfer Station.
Transfer Station Operations
4 on 5 off shift pattern, 12.5% shift allowance
Working 14 days in every 28, including 2 weekends
Monday – Friday 7am -7pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am – 4pm
The operation of the Transfer Station requires individuals to have a variety of skills to function effectively. These roles include:
- the operation of plant, such as a telescopic handler, forklift or scissor lift, compaction equipment and a weighbridge
- operating a Recycling Centre for the segregation and separation of commercial waste from other Council services
- acting as a reversing assistant in a safety critical environment
- general duties to keep the site clean and tidy such as litter picking, cleaning, loading and unloading
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme