Operative - Kelso Depot

Employer: Scottish Borders Council

Location: GB

Salary: £27,497 - £29,349

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z

Sector: Transport & Logistics

Job Description

Job DetailsGrade: 3HHourly Rate: £14.25 - £15.21Salary: £27,497.31 - £29,349.42 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Hours: 37  Role Purpose This job requires the post holder to deliver services throughout the year across the area of operation,. The key duties of the post are working within the Burial Services however, duties may be extended to the wider Parks & Environment service includingGrass CuttingShrub pruningPublic Toilet CleaningLitter PickingEmptying Street BinsGraffiti RemovalKeeping our Environment clean and tidy Essential A basic education (Numeracy and 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. Type of drivers licence:Category C1EInformal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Diane Munro or Mark Munro by telephone on 01835 826842 or 07815 708455 or by email at DMunro2@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.

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