Job Description

LOCATION:


Friarton Depot Friarton Road Perth, PH2 8DF


SALARY:


25,096 - 26,447 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Full Time


HOURS:


36 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Grounds Maintenance Triple Driver - PKC12558

25,096 - 26,447

Friarton Depot, Perth



As an individual and or team member, you will perform maintenance tasks throughout the Perth area such as grass and hedge cutting with various implements, pesticide application and litter collection. You may also be required to carry out other duties such as assisting with burials, street sweeping, refuse collection and any other Environment Service's tasks as and when required.



The Environment Service operates new ways of working, which is a variable shift system involving annualised hours, longer hours in summer and shorter in winter.



The posts are Sunday - Wednesday week 1 and Sunday - Tuesday week 2, Thursday - Saturday week 1 and Wednesday - Saturday week 2.



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 Jobs, careers and employment.



You can only apply online for this post and facilities are available at all public libraries in the Perth & Kinross Council area.

Skills & Experience Required

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Candidates should have horticultural background with good plant knowledge.



You must be able to demonstrate the ability to competently operate and maintain a ride on grass cutting machine plus all other typical GM machinery.



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



You must be able to carry out the physical demands of the post.



You must be able to do any paperwork associated with the post e.g. timesheets, work schedules, maintenance records etc. Knowledge of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial.



An ordinary Driving Licence is essential and C1+E is desirable.



You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.



To be successful, you must have a valid UK driving licence.



A C1 + E Licence, CPC Card and a Digital Tachograph Card are desireable.



You will be aware of Road Transport Regulations, 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 be aware of Health & Safety legislation, 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 to navigate in and around the Perth & Kinross area.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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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

.