Plant Operative / LGV Driver, Blairgowrie Depot

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:

Plant Operative / LGV Driver - PKC13616
£28,812 - £31,346
Blairgowrie Depot

Perth & Kinross Council aims to work with the residents of the Perth & Kinross area to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill and offer recycling opportunities wherever possible.

You will be responsible for day to day operation of a busy transfer station and recycling centre that includes: Driver checks and safe operation of any vehicle/equipment under your control, the daily Security of the transfer station and site, ensuring staff and visitors adhere to site rules and health and safety requirements and completion of relevant daily paperwork.

As the Plant Operator you will provide an invaluable service to the residents of the area, ensuring that all waste deposited in Blairgowrie is dealt with as quickly as possible.

Your primary role will be to drive/operate a Manitou telehandler, therefore a CE (LGV) driving Licence is essential, with a current plant operator’s certificate being desirable.

You will operate primarily in Blairgowrie and the surrounding area.

You will be required to dealing with household waste collections deposited by the local refuse crews. Compliance with Communities safe system of work for Plant Operator is essential (copies available on request).

As the LGV driver you must adhere to appropriate driving guidelines - driver's daily checks, accidents procedure and driver’s procedures. Adherence to Health and Safety at Work Legislation and appropriate codes of Practice.

Other tasks involved with this post will be discussed at the interview to assist with suitability.

The shift pattern for this post will be 36 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday.

There may be a requirement for you to be available to work overtime.

You may also be included in the standby rota and will be available to work additional hours, outside normal working hours. Some works are planned in advance, but some may be unforeseen, in which case short term availability may be required at short notice.

This is an opportunity for you to provide a vital service to the community by ensuring that all waste is uplifted making the Perth & Kinross area an attractive place to live and visit.

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.

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

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful, you must have knowledge of the use of plant (specifically Manitou).

A Cat CE licence is essential to this post.  

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 have a full driving licence, enabling you to drive other vehicles, as necessary.

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 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 Drew Herd, Foreman 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.