Overview
Based in Elgin, the work will entail the acceptance, storage, treatment, transfer and disposal of controlled waste arriving at the Council’s disposal facilities. The role is a multi-skilled one where the post holder will be asked to undertake a variety of individual roles within disposal. There may also be a need to work at various other facilities to cover for sickness absence and annual leave.
Responsibilities
* Use of plant, vehicle and equipment
* Household Waste Recycling Centre duties
* General disposal duties
* To ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety are applied
The Individual
* Must hold digital driver’s tachograph card
* Must hold Driver CPC
* Must hold Cat C Licence
* Significant experience of employment of a similar nature i.e. predominantly labour intensive
* Must have a good level of literacy in order to read and act on instructions
* Knowledge of general plant & vehicle maintenance
* Able to work unsupervised under instruction and as part of an effective team
* Ability to follow routines and instructions and own initiative when required.
* Self-confident and self-motivated and adaptable
* Able to operate: LGV and ancillaries; Earthmoving plant; Forklift truck; Industrial shredder; Industrial Baler
* Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with colleagues and members of the public
* Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the practice of good team working
* Willingness to accept direction/delegation
* Physically capable of medium labouring duties and a small amount of handling large/heavy/awkward items and able to work outdoors in inclement conditions
* Ability to work in an extremely unhygienic environment
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
Closing date: 26 September 2025
Proposed interview date: 29/09/2025
Starting salary £27,282.32
£14.18 per hour
37 hours per week
Further information 07800 670645
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