Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £13.48 - £14.33
Temporary for 6 months (October/November 2026).
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, working times will vary, to be confirmed with successful applicants.
To start April/May 2026.
We are looking to recruit Seasonal Amenity Operatives (gardening/street cleaning) for a period of 6 months (April/May - October/November). Opportunities are available at our Haddington, North Berwick, Musselburgh, Meadowmill, and Dunbar depots.
Job Details
Provide front line service delivery in street sweeping, general grounds maintenance, and related services across East Lothian.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way
The ‘ East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
A good general standard of education and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
Driving Licence
A full current driving licence and/or access to a vehicle are desirable for this post.
Additional Information
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.