Disposal Operative

Job DescriptionBased 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.
 ResponsibilitiesUse of plant, vehicle and equipment Duties
Household Waste Recycling Centre Duties
General Disposal Duties
To ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety are applied.
 The IndividualSignificant 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
Must hold digital driver’s tachograph card
Must hold Driver CPC
Cat C and E Licence
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
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: 20 November 2026
Starting salary £28,244.32
£14.68 per hour
37 hours per week
Further information: 07800 670645