Waste Disposal Operative Dallachy

Job Description

Based at our Dallachy landfill site in Spey Bay, the work associated with this role will entail the acceptance, storage, treatment, transfer and disposal of controlled waste arriving at the Council’s landfill site from the various disposal facilities including that collected from kerbside collections.

All waste movements will need to be recorded using the on-site weighbridge and associated software package.

As required to meet the needs of the service, there may be a need to work at various other facilities to cover for sickness and annual leave as requested by the Waste Policy Officer

Requirements

Operate and be responsible for any waste disposal plant allocated.

Recording and collating of all weighbridge data and associated paperwork, including the inputting of data on current computer recording system

Monitoring and maintaining small Household Waste Recycling Centre located within the main site

General Disposal labouring and housekeeping duties.

To ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety are applied

The Individual

Demonstrable experience in manual/plant operator roles

 

Proven experience of operating earthmoving plant

Basic computer skills required, to include data input and excel spreadsheet updating

Must be able to understand and be able to act upon written and verbal instructions

Demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Able to work on own under instruction and as part of a team

Ability to use electronic monitoring equipment (following training)

Able to communicate effectively with members of the public and commercial customers

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to work in a Landfill environment working predominately outdoors, but sheltered

Closing date : 15th December 2023

Grade 5

Salary : £26705.12

Rate per hour : £13.88 

 Hours per week : 37

Temporary Post for 6 months 

For further info please contact Ally Gordon on 07800 670641