We are looking for customer focused candidates who are interested in joining our relief team supporting the cover of our recycling centres.
This role would suit someone with an interest in recycling and who enjoys working in a customer service environment. Working at our Community Recycling Centres in the Scottish Borders providing customer service, directing and assisting members of the public on how to use the site in order to maximise recovery of the materials they are depositing.
Relief Specialist Waste Operative - Berwickshire - SBO09958
Scottish Borders council , Cheeklaw, Scottish Borders
Relief Specialist Waste Operative - Berwickshire - SBO09958
£0 - £10,000
Scottish Borders council , Cheeklaw, Scottish Borders
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted 1 day ago, 22 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 22-05-2026 (In 29 days)
Job ref: SBO09958
Location ref: Cheeklaw, Scottish Borders
Full Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 4E
Hourly Rate: £14.66 - £15.39
Contract Duration: Casual / Relief
Role Purpose
Essential
A good standard of education (numeracy & literacy)
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Keith Wilson at Keith.Wilson@scotborders.gov.uk
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.