Job Description
Street Sweeping Operative - PKC12196
£23,650
Pitlochry Depot
Based in Aberfeldy, you will operate primarily as a lone worker; however, you may be required to work as part of a team as the situation requires.
You will perform litter collection duties throughout the area. You may also be required to carry out additional tasks such as acting as the second operative in a van to empty litter bins, collect fly-tipping, and lift waste from domestic properties.
You may also be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary.
You must be able to carry out the physical demands of the post and complete paperwork associated with the role, e.g., timesheets, work schedules, maintenance records, etc.
A working knowledge and experience of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial.
This post is Monday to Friday on a 36-hour working pattern.
A Cat B driving licence is desirable.
The Individual
To be successful in this role, you will be physically fit and prepared to walk while carrying/moving heavy loads over rough ground in all weather conditions.
You will have a strong constitution regarding adverse odours and may be required to work overtime.
For further information about this position, please contact Lindsay McLaren on 01796 474616.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
A healthy work-life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council, and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve this balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominantly by one gender, but we encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many skills acquired during military careers could be directly transferred into a role with local government.
At PKC, our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and demonstrate our values and behaviours.
Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland.
What we can do for you
If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
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