Refuse Collection Operative, Perth

Job Description

Refuse Collection Operative, Perth - PKC12231
£25,096 - £26,447
Friarton Depot, Friarton Road, Perth, PH2 8DF

Perth & Kinross Council aims to provide the residents of Perth& Kinross area with a reliable refuse collection service.

As a Refuse Collection Loader you will provide an invaluable service to the residents of the Perth & Kinross area, ensuring that their refuse is collected on a regular basis.

Your role will require you to collect waste and load it into a refuse collection vehicle on a specified route, you will uplift various types of waste, assist the drivers with the manoeuvring of the vehicle and any other tasks required by the service. You will be required to comply with the safe systems of work for refuse collection.

This role operates on a shift pattern and the contracted shift pattern for this post is Tuesday-Friday (36hrs). In order to comply with all Road Transport Regulations and to provide a continuous service 7 days a week you may be required to be available to work at weekends.

You will also be expected to be available to work on a standby basis, which will include working outside of your normal hours and being part of a standby rota. Works covered on standby, are usually planned in advance but may also be unforeseeable and therefore, you may be required to be available at short notice.

This is an opportunity for you to provide a vital service to the community by ensuring that all waste is removed leaving a clean and tidy environment. You will have contact with members of the public and will act as a representative of the Council.

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 in this role, you will be physically fit and be prepared to walk 20 miles per day carrying heavy loads over rough ground in all weathers. You will have a strong constitution with regards to adverse odours and must be prepared to work overtime, as the route that you will be on will require to be finished every day. A working knowledge of Health and Safety is desirable although training will be given if required.

For further information about this position, please contact (Chic Nicoll, Supervisor on 447122).

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.

Please note, as this office will be closed from Tuesday 24th December 2024 at 5pm until 8:45am on Friday 3rd January 2025, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period.

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.