Community Works Operative 3 (Other) (18.5hpw) Portree, Isle of Skye - HGH21436


Company:	Highland Council
Salary:	£13,583 - £13,958
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portree, IV51 9HL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	10 Aug 2026

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Job Description

Post Title: Community Works Operative 3 (Other)

Location: Broom Place or Broadford Depot, Portree

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £13,583 - £13,958 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the relevant grade scale.

Contact Person: Angus MacFarlane Tel:07780560312 or Email: Angus.MacFarlane@highland.gov.uk

Job

Purpose: To work as part of a team, and to carry out all duties involved with refuse collection, Household Waste Recycling Centre, dog fouling collection, bulky uplifts, road carcass uplift and removal, bin deliveries, fly tipping removal, landfill or transfer stations, and street scene management. The job will also include manual lifting, client facing, working alone or as part of a crew/team. The work required is highly visible to our communities and must meet Highland Council Standards as set by the local Waste Management Officer and Foreperson and/or the community.

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

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