Foreman, Railway Road Depot, Blairgowrie

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. 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 - PKC13943
34,424 - 37,784
Railway Depot, Blairgowrie

You will be expected to deal with the day to day running of Railway Road Depot, Blairgowrie, allocating and co‑ordinating jobs to operational staff. The ability to meet your own and team deadlines is vital. Where necessary, you will become directly involved with the performance of a wide range of Environment Services 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 required quality standards, according to instructions received, and that safe working practises are adopted in accordance with guidance given, monitoring this to ensure compliance.

Monitoring of all operational elements in connection with The Environment Service functions of the service, together with all related correspondence.

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

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

You must be able to complete any computer/paperwork associated with the post, e.g. timesheets, work schedules and maintenance records etc.

Knowledge of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial.

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)

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

Skills & Experience Required

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 purses good professional relationships with colleagues.

A Cat C driving licence is essential. You also must hold a current Digital Tachograph Card and a current CPC Driver Card.

You must have a valid UK Cat C driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

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 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 Gair McRostie, Supervisor on 07500075675 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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.