Salary: £20,647 - £21,570 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 30 hours per week
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:
You will be based at Friarton Depot, Perth but must be flexible and willing to work at various locations throughout the council area when required. A driving licence is essential. You must be capable of carrying out the physical demands of the post and be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public.
The contracted shift pattern will be Friday to Monday 0900hrs to 1700 hrs and you should have a willingness to work over-time when required.
Duties include the day to day operation of a busy Recycling Centres, ensuring that work is undertaken according to instructions received.
The successful candidate will deal with the public daily and must have good customer relations and communication skills, and ensure that waste is disposed of correctly.
Applicants must be numerate and literate and be comfortable with new technology as you will be tasked with operating the weighbridge.
You must be willing to do other tasks including Street Sweeping and refuse collection when required.
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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Skills & Experience Required
To be successful in this role, You will bring a positive energy and have the ability to work well as part of a team.
You will be aware of Health & Safety legislation. You will have effective visual skills with the ability to ensure the safety of other road users and pedestrians.
You will have the ability to carry out inspections, ensuring that your site is safe and meets all legal requirements.
It is essential that you are computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft systems.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Glen Campbell, Waste Supervisor on 01738 477116 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 (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk 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.
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