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 Duties
- Household Waste Recycling Centre Duties
- General Disposal Duties
- To ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety are applied.

The Individual

- Significant experience of employment of a similar nature i.e. predominantly labour intensive
- Must have a positive 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

📌 Disposal Operative (Alton)
🏢 Moray Council
📍 Alton