Community Works Operative 4 (Recycling) (6.5hpw), Dingwall

Highland Council; Cromarty; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Community Works Operative 4 (Waste) to manage waste operations at Dingwall's Recycling Centre. This part-time position involves working with a team to ensure high health and safety standards while performing various duties including traffic management and plant checks. Candidates should possess Scottish National Fours or Fives or equivalent qualifications. The council values diversity and actively encourages applications from under-represented communities.

Qualifications

• Must have Scottish National Fours or Fives or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage all duties involving waste at the Transfer Station.
• Direct traffic, ensure health and safety standards, and complete administrative tasks.
• Perform manual lifting, routine maintenance, and housekeeping tasks.

Education

Scottish National Fours or Fives or equivalent

Job description

Location: Council Offices High Street Dingwall, IV15 9QN

Salary: £4,792 - £5,249 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 6.5 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Community Works Operative 4 (Waste)
Location: Recycling Centre Dingwall
Hours: 6.5 Hours Per Week ( 09:30 to 16:30 - Saturday)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £4,792 - £5,249

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Job Purpose: To work as part of a team, to carry out all duties involved with managing incoming and outgoing waste(s) at the Transfer Station. Work with plant, direct traffic, manage to a high degree Health and Safety Standard, collaborate and work with third party vendors and complete required administrative duties. Some manual lifting will be involved. Other duties will include plant checks, required routine maintenance, housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building checks and maintenance issues.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Must have Scottish National Fours or Fives or equivalent.