Specialist Waste Operative - Hawick - SBO09032

Job Details

Grade: 4E

Hours: 4

Hourly Rate: £13.62 - £14.30

Salary: £24862.86 - £26103.86

Contract Duration: Permanent

Recruitment Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Waste Treatment team, this role would suit someone with an interest in recycling and who enjoys working in a customer service environment. The role is an average of Working one weekend per month - 16hrs over the weekend.

The successful candidate shall work at Scottish Borders Council’s Recycling Centres providing customer service, directing and assisting members of the public on how to use the site in order to maximise recovery of the materials they are depositing.

You may be asked to carry out other duties from time to time and training for specific equipment shall be provided. This role will usually be based at Hawick but will involve travelling to other sites one day per week. .

Essential

A good standard of education (numeracy & literacy). A current driving licence - Category B and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.*

* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Employees MUST take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions, and / or training received.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Keith Wilson at Keith.wilson@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.