The 25-year-old explained how anyone wanting to learn new skills who loves working outdoors should consider applying for the six-month contract posts.

With roles available at the council's North Berwick, Musselburgh, Meadowmill and Dunbar depots, successful applicants would provide frontline delivery in street sweeping, general grounds maintenance, and related services across the county.

Glen said: “When I started as a Seasonal Amenity Operative, I covered a range of of activities. You could be out street cleaning then the next day be on gardening duties or maintaining rights of way.

"I appreciate the variety and knowing that my work is directly benefitting the area I live in.”

After staying on in the post, Glen now specialises in gardening work while pursuing a college course in horticulture at SRUC Oatridge on day release.

He said: “I’d been working for the Council since 2018 after starting in business administration supporting facilities management. I realised admin wasn’t really for me, so I moved on to janitorial and cleaning work in other Council posts.

“Then I decided to take a six-month contract as a Seasonal Amenity Operative in April 2023. I wanted to work outside and do more physical work. After a month, I was really enjoying the job and knew this was something I could see myself doing long-term.”

Glen covers a wide geographical area from the Council’s Dunbar depot, carrying out duties in the town along with work in Oldhamstocks, Innerwick, Stenton, Spott, East Linton, and West Barns.

He said: “The place you work can change every day. If you like being out in the fresh air then it’s a fantastic option, especially during the summer months.

“It has given me a great deal of job satisfaction and I appreciate the compliments we receive from members from the public.”

Glen said the six-month posts can lead to longer contracts and full-time roles with the council. He added: “The six-month contract is an excellent way to see if you like it and people often stay on. Everyone in the depot is happy to pass on their knowledge and experience so you can learn a variety of transferable skills. That also gives you a great chance of landing a role with another employer. It could be a springboard to specialise in an area which you found interesting.”