Plant Operative, Creed Park, Lewis (3777) - CNS05594

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in the Isle of Lewis is seeking a Plant Operative for its waste processing facility. The role involves operating machinery, handling process control equipment, and maintaining the Household Waste Recycling Centre. Candidates should have experience operating heavy plant and a clean UK driving license, while an HGV license is desirable. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary ranging from £28,652 to £29,732 per annum, including a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience of operating heavy plant, machinery or process equipment is essential.
• CITB Certificates are desirable.
• A valid HGV license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate process control equipment and static or mobile plant.
• Handle mechanical and electrical systems on site.
• Input data on to a computerised system.
• Operate and maintain Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Skills

Experience of operating heavy plant, machinery or process equipment

Ability to work cooperatively with staff and customers

Clean, full UK driving license

CITB Certificates

Adaptable approach to work

Job description

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Plant Operative, Creed Park (3777)
37 hours per week, Permanent Position
£28,652 to £29,732 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

You will undertake all duties associated with the processing of waste at the Comhairle's waste processing facility at Creed Park, Isle of Lewis, including: operation of process control equipment; operation of static or mobile plant; operation of mechanical and electrical systems on site including the inputting of data on to a computerised system; operation of site weighbridge; operation and maintenance of Household Waste Recycling Centre; various driving duties.

You must have experience of operating heavy plant, machinery or process equipment whilst CITB Certificates are desirable. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative, be able to work co-operatively with staff and customers, and have an adaptable approach to work. It is essential that you have a clean, full UK driving licence. An HGV licence is desirable.

The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 11 August 2025