Waste Disposal LGV Driver, Friarton Depot, Perth

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:

Waste Disposal LGV Driver - PKC13982
£28,812 - £31,346
Friarton Depot, Perth

Do you have a Cat C+E driving licence and a valid CPC and Digi Card? If the answer is yes, this could be the job for you.

Your duties will include the day-to-day operation of your allocated vehicle, transferring loads to landfill and other processing plants using artic bulk trailers from Friarton Depot and any other PKC depots in Crieff, Blairgowrie and Pitlochry, as required. You will also be responsible for the collection and delivery of various types of recycling materials associated with the Council's kerbside collection schemes, recycling centres and recycling points.

The vehicle allocated to you will be used for uplifting municipal waste and various recyclable materials. However, we require flexibility to meet the demands of the service and therefore you may be required to uplift other types of waste or work on different vehicles, including 8, 6 and 4-wheeled rigid vehicles. You may also be required to operate the ancillary equipment on these vehicles, at the discretion of your line manager.

You will be required to comply with the safe systems of work for Waste Disposal.

This role operates on a shift pattern, with the contracted shift pattern for this post being Friday to Monday (36 hours per week). To comply with Road Transport Regulations and provide a continuous service seven days a week, you will be required to work weekends.

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, including a generous annual leave entitlement, automatic membership of our pension scheme (unless you choose to opt out), and much more.

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

Skills & Experience Required

It would be advantageous to have experience operating plant and machinery, including a loading shovel, telescopic loading shovel, forklift truck or Hiab, as well as experience driving left-hand drive vehicles.

The role includes the day-to-day operation of the site's loading shovel and the loading of various waste and recycling materials into trailers, demountable containers and skips within the transfer station.

To be successful in this role, you will be capable of carrying out the physical demands of the post and communicating effectively with team members and members of the public.

You will have a strong constitution with regard to adverse odours, a flexible approach to work and a willingness to work overtime when required.

An LGV C+E driving licence and full CPC are essential. As this role involves travelling to various locations across Perth and Kinross, you must hold a valid UK C+E driving licence.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.

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
• 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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Daniel Morrison, Foreman on 01738 477129.  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.