Grounds Maintenance Triple Driver, Perth - INTERNAL

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Triple Driver, Perth - INTERNAL - PKC12018
£23,838 - £25,189
Friarton Depot, Friarton Road, Perth PH2 8DF

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

As an individual and or team member, you will perform maintenance tasks throughout the Perth area such as grass and hedge cutting with various implements, pesticide application and litter collection. Candidates should have horticultural background with good plant knowledge. 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 must be able to demonstrate the ability to competently operate and maintain a ride on grass cutting machine plus all other typical GM machinery.

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 paperwork associated with the post e.g. timesheets, work schedules, maintenance records etc. Knowledge of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial.

The Environment Service operates new ways of working, which is a variable shift system involving annualised hours, longer hours in summer and shorter in winter. The posts are Sun-Wed week 1 and Sun-Tues week 2, Thurs - Sat week 1 and Wed – Sat week 2.

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.

The Individual

To be successful, you must hold a current Driving Licence, desirable for C1 + E 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; 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.

For Further information please contact David Morgan, Foreman 01738 477172 or Donald Duncan, Project Supervisor on 01738 477154.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

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 which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

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.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.