Environmental Services Technician - ORK09008 - ref. w58533603

Job Description

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Chinglebraes Waste Transfer Station, Kirkwall

Environmental Services Facilities Technician

37 hours per week

Permanent

£30,697 - £31,334 / £15.91 - £16.24 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking to recruit an Environmental Services Facilities Technician to monitor the receipt, inspection and validation of wastes brought to Council facilities for disposal or processing as outlined in the Service Plan and in accordance with Environmental Legislation, Health and Safety Legislation and Council Policies.

You will be required to prepare records and submit those on a regular basis via computer systems.

You will deputise for the Environmental Services Facilities Supervisor, as and when necessary.

You will also undertake operational duties as and when appropriate by being responsible individually or as part of a team, for the operation of a waste disposal site, landfill site or transfer station.

One year's experience in operating a Waste Disposal Site or equivalent operational experience is essential.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Robert Thomson, Team Manager, (Environmental Services Operations). e-mail robert.thomson@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 871547.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 9 March 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.