Waste Operative

Ktpws; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Seasonal Waste Operative to assist in refuse collection, recycling, and waste disposal activities. The position is temporary until October 2026, based in Bishopbriggs. This role involves supporting the Squad Leader in maintaining high customer service standards and adherence to Health & Safety legislation. Candidates should be flexible and contribute to the team's success while performing daily tasks effectively. The contract offers a salary range of £29,188.49 - £32,302.19 per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards of customer service.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out refuse collection, recycling, and waste disposal activities.
• Support delivery of waste collection services.
• Contribute to team goals and effective operations.

Job description

# Waste Operative (Seasonal)Ref no:: EAD09304Published:: 05/02/2026Closes:: 19/02/2026Location:: Hilton Depot, Balmuildy Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 3QWSalary:: £29,188.49 - £32,302.19 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Job SummaryPlease note that these posts are temporary until October 2026.**Summary role purpose:*** Reporting to the Squad Leader Waste, the post holder is responsible for carrying out the delivery of refuse collection, recycling and waste disposal activities, ensuring a high standard of customer service is maintained.* Support the Squad Leader in the safe, efficient and effective delivery of the waste collection, recycling and waste disposal services in line with Health & Safety Legislation and council policy and procedures.* Contribute to ensuring the quality and standards of the team whilst ensuring an effective operation and completion of all daily tasks and activities as defined.* Maintain Waste Services objectives by contributing to team working and flexibility, contributing to the overall success of the Council.* Work towards the continuous improvement of service delivery of the Waste Services team.**Further details about this role are available within the attached Role Profile.****To express an interest in this role** **and to support the recruitment and selection process, please submit an application form to or contact Maureen McColl on 0141-574-5791.**## PVG/Disclosure ScotlandThe following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria.Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.## Charter of CommitmentThe commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: • Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. • Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. • The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. • We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. • We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. • We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks) • We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks. • We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.## Website## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement