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Waste Disposal Operative - ORK09561

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Posting date: 21 July 2025
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

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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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