Waste Disposal Operative - ORK09561
Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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Salary: | £30,504.00 to £31,121.00 per year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1SE |
Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | ORK09561 |
Summary
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.
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