Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. 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 - PKC12792
£26,766 - £29,131
Friarton Depot, Perth

Your duties will be the day-to-day operation of the post holders allocated vehicle, transferring loads to landfill and other processing plants by artic bulk trailers from Friarton Depot, and any other outlying PKC Depots in Crieff, Blairgowrie & Pitlochry as and when required, the collection and delivery of various types of recycling materials associated with the Councils kerb side collection schemes, recycling centres and recycling points.

The vehicle you will be allocated to will be uplifting Municipal Waste and various Recyclable, however, we require flexibility to cope with the demands of the service and therefore, you will be required to uplift other types of waste or work on different vehicles a that includes 8, 6, and 4 wheeled ridge vehicles and the operating of the ancillary equipment of 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 and the contracted shift pattern for this post is Friday – Monday (36hrs). To comply with all Road Transport Regulations and to provide a continuous service 7 days a week you will be required to work at weekends.

Skills & Experience Required

An LGV CE driving licence and a full CPC is essential.

It would be an advantage to have Plant / Machinery experience that may include loading shovel, telescopic loading shovel and forklift, Hiab and driving left hand drive vehicles as the job includes the day-to-day operation of the site loading shovel, the loading of various types of waste and recycling materials into trailers and de-mountable containers / Skips within the transfer station on a daily basis .

To be successful in this role you must be capable of carrying out the physical demands of the post and be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public. You will have a strong constitution with regards to adverse odours and must have a flexible approach to the job and be prepared to work overtime.

To be successful in this role, you will be physically fit, and you will have a strong constitution with regards to adverse odours and must be prepared to work overtime.

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 Glen Campbell, Waste Services Supervisor, 01738 477116 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, 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.