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Skilled Waste Operative - ABS44972

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Posting date: 18 July 2025
Salary: £26,373.00 to £27,145.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 August 2025
Location: Banchory, AB31 4EQ
Company: Aberdeenshire Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ABS44972

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Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Skilled Waste Operative to collect and dispose of recyclable and residual waste as presented by the property owners of Aberdeenshire, in accordance with Council policies and procedures.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is for a 4 day week 37 hrs per week , 07:00 am to 16:45 pm , must be able to walk up to 15 miles per day in all weather conditions, collecting up to 1400 refuse and recycling bins and food waste caddies per day, also able to carry out other duties associated with a collections depot such as delivering bins, litter picking duties , picking up of dead animals from the road side, picking up fly tipping and driving of council vehicles.

Informal Enquiries to: Kevin Wheeler 07770324531

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

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