Waste Disposal Operative 2 - ORK09847
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,269.00 to £33,948.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09847 |
Summary
Advert
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Infrastructure Services - Environmental Services
Waste Disposal Operative 2
74 hours per fortnight (Week 1 - Tuesday to Friday, Week 2 - Tuesday to Sunday)
Permanent
£33,269 - £33,948 / £17.24 - £17.60 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be responsible, individually or as a member of a team, for the operation of a recycling site, landfill site, transfer site or intermediate plant.
The duties will include waste disposal and recycling operations and any other duties associated with the service function commensurate with this post.
You must have a positive approach to health and safety and a flexible attitude to work, with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties.
It is essential to have a full current UK driving licence.
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 23 November 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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