Job Description

LOCATION:


Friarton Depot, Friarton Road, Perth, PH2 8DF


SALARY:


27,836 - 30,295 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Full Time


HOURS:


36 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Waste Disposal LGV Driver - PKC13268

27,836 - 30,295

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 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 may be required to uplift other types of waste or work on different vehicles a that may include 8, 6, and 4 wheeled ridge vehicles and the operating of the ancillary equipment of these vehicles at the discretion of your line manager.



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.



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.



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.



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

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.

Skills & Experience Required

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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.



As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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

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