Street Sweeping Operative, Crieff Depot

Job Description

Street Sweeping Operative - PKC12197
£23,819 - £24,889
Crieff Depot

The post holder is required to work on a variety of environment service tasks and carry out a wide range of duties associated with this service including street sweeping, collection, and removal of refuse. 

Also, from time to time other tasks may be required to be undertaken such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, pesticide application, removal of litter, debris, leaves, and weeds, and assisting with burial duties as required.

In addition, duties may also involve providing cover at civic amenity sites and for refuse collection loading as requested by supervisory staff.  

These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment and will also include the requirement to drive a vehicle.

As part of a team, you will perform maintenance tasks throughout the Strathearn area and any other Environment Service's tasks as and when required.

You must be able to carry out the physical demands of the post and be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public.  

You must be a team player who understands the importance of good morale and proactively pursues good professional relationships with colleagues.

A full category B driving licence is essential (manual transmission), as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.  A C1 and/or C1+E driving licence and full CPC are desirable for this post.

The Environment Service operates new ways of working which is a variable shift system involving weekend working.  The overall aim of the exercise is to secure a modern system that will comply with all Road Transport Regulations and provide continuous seven days a week working. 

The contracted shift pattern is Monday - Thursday, 36 hours.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Gareth Dimmock, Waste Supervisor on 01738 477134.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

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.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council 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.

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.

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.

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!

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