Foreman, North Forr Depot, Crieff - Internal

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:

Foreman (Fixed Term for 2 Years) - PKC13675
£34,424 - £37,784
North Forr Depot, Crieff

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

You will be expected to deal with the day to day running of North Forr Depot, Crieff, allocating and co-ordinating jobs to operational staff.

Where necessary you will become directly involved with the performance of a wide range of Environment & Infrastructure Service functions including responsibility for overseeing yard issues to ensure the smooth and safe working of council staff, vehicles, plant, equipment and Contractors carrying out redevelopment work within the site.

You will ensure that work is undertaken, carried out and completed to the quality standards required according to instructions received and ensuring that safe working practises are adopted in accordance with instructions given and to monitor to ensure compliance.

You will be responsible for monitoring of all operational elements in connection with The Environment Service functions of the service together with all related correspondence.

For a full range of duties please check the attached job profile.

Current working hours are 44 per week, a proportion of which are recognised as contractual overtime.

Monday – Thursday :
06.30 – 17.00 (Overtime paid from 15.15 – 17.00 each day) please note, this includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Friday:
06.30 – 10.30 (Overtime paid from 09.30 – 10.30).

Your appointment is for a fixed term period to cover a seconded post. Your employment is not expected to extend beyond 2 years from 27 April 2026, but it may end before this date, with appropriate notice given.

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.

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.

You can only apply online for this post, and facilities are available at all public libraries in the Council area.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

The ability to meet your own and team deadlines is vital.  

The ability to undertake both COSHH and Risk assessments (IOSH) is essential. 

You must be a team player who understands the importance of good morale and proactively pursues good professional relationships with colleagues.

You must be able to carry out the physical demands of the post.

You must be able to do any computer/paperwork associated with the post e.g. timesheets, work schedules, maintenance records etc. Knowledge of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial.

To be successful, you must hold a current Cat C Driving Licence, CPC Card and a Digital Tachograph Card. 

You will be aware of Road Transport Regulations, you will be able to carry out the physical demands of the job, and as a representative of the Council, you will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the public as well as colleagues.

You will be required to cover operational driving duties in the case of staff shortages. 

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 vehicle inspections, ensuring that your vehicle is safe to drive and meets all legal requirements.  

You will have the ability to operate and to navigate in and around the Perth & Kinross area.  

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. 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 which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

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 Gareth Dimmock, Supervisor on 07796 314098 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.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

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.