At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of Sanday swimming pool.
- Company: Join Orkney Islands Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Earn £15.07 per hour with shift allowances for unsocial hours.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities to work in a fun environment.
- Why this job: Make a splash in your career while keeping the community safe and active.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant experience and be ready to learn about pool operations.
The predicted salary is between 15.07 - 15.07 £ per hour.
Relief Leisure Attendant at Sanday Swimming Pool. Hours are offered on an as and when required basis. A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate.
£15.07 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance). You will be reporting to the Senior Duty Officer – Pools. The purpose of this role is to effectively carry out pool operational procedures and processes, pool plant maintenance and maintain water treatment at Sanday swimming pool.
The successful applicant must be prepared to acquire a full knowledge of all matters relating to the cleaning, operation and servicing of the swimming pool. This will include assembling and dismantling equipment, checking and maintaining chemical levels and cleaning filters.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 9 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 10 August 2026 and interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 24 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Lisa Kirkby at lisa.kirby@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850552.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
Relief Leisure Attendant, Sanday Swimming Pool - ORK10611 employer: Orkney Islands Council
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