Heavy Plant Operator – Waste Transfer Inverness (Permanent)

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highland Council is seeking a Community Works Operative 4 (Heavy Plant Operator) in Inverness. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, with salary normally placed at the first point of the scale.

Join a team managing waste at Inverness Waste Transfer Station, operating large plant machinery, and updating records. Certificates such as CITB NPORS CPCS or SVQ Level 5 are required for wheeled shovel and excavator roles.

Qualifications

• CITB operators’ certificate, NPORS, CPCS or equivalent SVQ at SCQF Level 5 certificate
• for wheeled shovel and material handler/excavator.

Responsibilities

• Operate large plant machinery to assist with waste handling at Inverness Waste Transfer Station.
• Update records and assist third‑party contractors as required.

Job description

The Highland Council is seeking a Community Works Operative 4 (Heavy Plant Operator) in Inverness. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, with salary normally placed at the first point of the scale.

Join a team managing waste at Inverness Waste Transfer Station, operating large plant machinery, and updating records. Certificates such as CITB NPORS CPCS or SVQ Level 5 are required for wheeled shovel and excavator roles.