Seasonal Amenity Operatives

Ktpws; Haddington, Heugh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking Seasonal Amenity Operatives for gardening and street cleaning services across various locations in East Lothian. This temporary role is for 6 months, starting in April/May 2026, requiring a good standard of education and ability to perform physical tasks. Applicants should ideally possess a full driving licence. Salary ranges between £26,005 and £27,645 with a work week of 37 hours. Apply through the official online application format, as CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• A good general standard of education.
• Ability to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills.
• Full current driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line service delivery in street sweeping.
• Conduct general grounds maintenance.
• Perform related services across East Lothian.

Skills

General grounds maintenance

Street sweeping

Reliability

Education

General standard of education

Job description

# Seasonal Amenity Operatives - Various Positions AvailableRef no:: EAL12106Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Amenity Services Depot, Haddington, Peppercraig, EH41 3SG * Amenity Services Depot, Dunbar, Spott Road, EH42 1RS * Amenity Services Depot, Musselburgh, Unit 2, Links Workshop, Balcarres Road, EH21 7SR * Amenity Services Depot, North Berwick, Heugh Brae, EH39 5PS * Amenity Services Depot, Tranent (Meadowmill), Meadowmill, Prestonpans, EH33 1LYSalary:: £26,005 - £27,645 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Vacancy InformationHourly rate of pay: £13.48 - £14.33Temporary for 6 months (October/November 2026). Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, working times will vary, to be confirmed with successful applicants. To start April/May 2026.We are looking to recruit Seasonal Amenity Operatives (gardening/street cleaning) for a period of 6 months (April/May - October/November). Opportunities are available at our Haddington, North Berwick, Musselburgh, Meadowmill, and Dunbar depots.## Job DetailsProvide front line service delivery in street sweeping, general grounds maintenance, and related services across East Lothian.**Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.****The East Lothian Way** The ‘– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.## Job Requirements**Relevant Qualifications** A good general standard of education and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.**Driving Licence** A full current driving licence and/or access to a vehicle are desirable for this post.## Additional InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link .If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [e-mail]**Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement