Specialist Waste Operative - Selkirk - SBO09039

Job Details

Grade: 4E

Hours: 12

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 16 hours Working three weekends per month - 16hrs per weekend

Due to the nature of the work involving a considerable amount of walking and lifting candidates must be physically fit.

Ability to work unsupervised Ability to foster a positive attitude towards team work Willing to undertake training/self development

Good interpersonal skills

Reliable time keeper

Able to undertake a range of tasks in an outdoor environment

Interested and enthusiastic about the work of the service .

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.