Waste Treatment Assistant - Council Headquarters - SBO10228


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£25,059.96 - £26,392.21
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Melrose, TD6 0SA
Working pattern:	Hybrid
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: 4A

Hourly Rate: £13.73 - £14.46

Salary: £25,059.96 - £26,392.21 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: - 35 hours

Role Purpose

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Waste Treatment Team. This role would suit someone with experience using Microsoft Office applications who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Waste Treatment Team, assisting with the operation of the weighbridge and ensuring that all operational and legislative procedures are followed.

You will assist raising purchase orders, monitoring expenditure, and updating and maintaining records as required. The postholder will also organise meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes when required, while providing general administrative support to the team.

You will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage a varied workload. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office excel and word, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service are essential.

This role will involve working 2 days minimum at Easter Langlee Depot Galashiels

Essential

Good general education level, including 3 standard grades or demonstrable equivalent work experience and training

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Kirsty Torrie at Kirsty.Torrie@scotborders.gov.uk. OR Johan Brown JEBrown@scotborders.gov.uk 01835 827999

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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