Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Waste Disposal LGV Driver - PKC
£26, - £29,
Blairgowrie Depot
Do you have a CE driving licence? If the answer is yes, this could be the job for you.
Perth & Kinross Council aims to work with the residents of the Perth & Kinross area to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill and offer recycling opportunities wherever possible.
As a LGV Driver you will provide an invaluable service to the residents of the area, ensuring that all waste that is collected from Domestic and Commercial properties is moved to its final disposal destination in a timely manner.
Your primary role will be to drive / operate various waste disposal Vehicles.
You will operate in various areas of Perth and Kinross. You may be required to operate a Refuse Collection Vehicle dealing with household waste collection schemes. Compliance with Communities safe system of work is essential (copies available on request).
In order to comply with Road Transport Regulations and to provide a continuous service over 7 days, shift patterns are in place.
The shift pattern for this post will be 36 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday. There may be a requirement for you to be available to work overtime.
You may also be available to work additional hours, outside normal working hours. Some works are planned in advance, but some may be unforeseen, in which case short term availability may be required at short notice.
You will have the opportunity to participate in on-the-job training and your continuous development will be encouraged and supported throughout your career with Perth & Kinross Council.
As an employee of Perth & Kinross Council you will have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits such as receiving a generous annual leave entitlement, automatic membership of our pension scheme (unless you choose to opt out) and many more.
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We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Drew Herd, Foreman on to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.