Grounds Maintenance Operative - Agricultural Tractor Driver, Blairgowrie

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:

Grounds Maintenance Operative, Agricultural Tractor Driver - PKC13555
£26,090 - £27,498
Blairgowrie Depot

This post is for an Agricultural Tractor Driver.  

The tractor driver duties covers the Eastern and Highland areas. You will also work as part of a team and you will perform maintenance tasks throughout the Blairgowrie area such as grass and hedge cutting, pesticide application, litter collection.  

You may also be required to carry out other duties such as assisting with burials, street sweeping, refuse collection and any other Environment Service's tasks as and when required.

You may also be required to undertake other duties to assist other services.   

The Environment Service has moved from the traditional Monday -Friday shift patterns, this post is Wednesday to Saturday week 1 & Thursday to Saturday week 2 working pattern.  

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

Skills & Experience Required

A Cat C1E driving licence is essential with Current CPC being desirable.

You must have experience of driving a tractor and be able to use the associated ancillaries and attachments.

You should have horticultural background with good plant knowledge.

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

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

A working knowledge and experience of computers/ smart phones would also be beneficial. 

To be successful in this role, you will be physically fit and be prepared to walk carrying/ moving loads over rough ground in all weathers.  You will have a strong constitution with regards to adverse odours and may be required to work overtime.   

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 Drew Herd on 01250 871517 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.