At a Glance
- Tasks: Sweep and clean public spaces, ensuring a tidy environment for the community.
- Company: Join Argyll and Bute Council, an award-winning employer in stunning Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, gym discounts, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary role with potential for career development and a supportive work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying a flexible work culture.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a willingness to work hard and be part of a team.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
A vacancy has arisen for a Roadsweeper to work on the Isle of Bute for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland's most beautiful areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business.
The successful candidate will undertake either individually or as part of a team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, detritus, leaves, weeds, etc, from public places including roads and pavements. These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment. This is a temporary post, working Monday to Friday.
We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
Applicants should note that the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post. This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s Third Tier Manager.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
Roadsweeper - ARB18194 in Rothesay employer: Argyll & Bute Council
Argyll and Bute Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and discounts on gym memberships. Our flexible working policies and focus on career development ensure that every team member can thrive while contributing to the vibrant communities of one of Scotland's most beautiful regions.
