HWRC Site Attendant - MOR10829
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,224.12 to £27,763.32 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Buckie |
| Company: | Moray Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MOR10829 |
Summary
Job Description
The work will entail a variety of tasks at the Gollachy Household Waste Recycling Centre which is located in Buckie. The postholder will work under instruction from the Disposal Chargehand / Team Leader (Transfer) and may be asked to undertake other duties on a rota system.
Responsibilities
Acceptance and storage of controlled waste arriving at the Council’s disposal facilities
Use of plant, and equipment
Refuse Collection / Processing
General Disposal Duties
To ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety are applied
The Individual
Previous employment of a similar nature i.e. predominantly labour intensive
Must have a basic level of literacy in order to read and act on instruction
Knowledge of general plant & vehicle maintenance
Able to work unsupervised under instruction and as part of an effective team
Ability to follow routines and instructions and own initiative when required
Self-confident and self-motivated
Adaptable
Ability to follow routines and instructions
Basic recording / reporting skills
Able to operate Earthmoving plant & Forklift truck
Able to communicate with members of the public
Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the practice of good team working Willingness to accept direction / delegation
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
Physically capable of general labouring duties and a small amount of handling large / heavy / awkward items and able to work outdoors in inclement conditions
Closing Date: 4th July 2025
Starting Salary: £26,224.12
Hourly Rate: £13.63
Working Pattern: 37 hours / Tuesday - Saturday
Further information contact Team Leader 07800 670 645
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