Site Attendant

North Ayrshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council is seeking a dedicated individual to join the Waste Services team at the Isle of Arran. The successful candidate will assist with waste disposal at the Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station, requiring manual handling skills and safety awareness. Full training will be provided as part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manual handling is desirable.
• Awareness of working in a live traffic environment is a plus.
• Some experience operating plant is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS).
• Ensure customers dispose of waste safely and correctly.
• Work fixed hours with potential overtime based on demand.

Skills

Manual handling

Awareness of live traffic environments

Operating plant

Job description

Location: Arran Waste Transfer Station, Market Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8AU

Rate: £12.60 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Summary

Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams. All you need is a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance and instructions will be provided for virtual interviews.

The Waste Services team on the Isle of Arran is seeking an adaptable, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual to join their small team. The successful candidate will assist at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and the Waste Transfer Station (WTS) in Brodick, ensuring customers dispose of waste safely and correctly. Prior experience in manual handling, awareness of working in a live traffic environment, and some experience operating plant are desirable, but full training will be provided. Working hours are fixed at 07:30-16:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00-12:00 on Saturdays, totaling 42.5 hours per week (37 hours regular, with overtime). For an informal discussion, contact Brodie Pearcey at 01770 600338.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile below.

North Ayrshire Council employs a behavioural-based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion, & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

If references are required, you will be notified of further details if shortlisted. Failure to provide relevant references when requested may delay the process.

High Risk Drivers

This role involves high-risk driving duties. Candidates may be required to complete a Driver’s Health Questionnaire, verified by your GP at your expense. An Occupational Health Assessment will also be conducted to assess fitness for work.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council has identified four Workstyles. This position is classified as: In Building, meaning more than 90% of work is at a single location.

Additional information on Workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles. Please ask about the Workstyle allocated to this post during the interview.