Recycling Driver - EAY12722


Company:	East Ayrshire Council
Salary:	£27,686 - £28,860
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kilmarnock, KA3 1LL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Working within a team to provide support and assistance to the recycling operations in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Cleaner Communities Service Plan and the Community Plan.

Responsibilities

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The Individual

This is a full time temporary post based at Western Road Depot, Kilmarnock.

The hours of work are of 38.5 per week exclusive of lunch breaks , The shift pattern to be discussed at the interview stage.

The salary for the post is £27,686 - £28,860 per annum plus 1.5 hours contracted overtime per week.

This is a temporary contract until 31st March 2027.

A full Driving Licence is required for this role along with a Mobile Plant Operational Licence: Forklift Truck and/OR Loading Shovel.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification.

If you require further information please contact Kimberly.Anderson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

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