Street Sweeper Driver, North Forr Depot, Crieff - PKC13961

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:

Street Sweeper Driver (Fixed Term until 1 November 2027) - £27,010 - £28,455

North Forr Depot, Crieff

Do you hold a C1 + E driving licence? If yes, this could be the job for you.

Perth & Kinross Council aims to work with residents to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill and to offer recycling opportunities wherever possible.

The overall purpose of the role includes the day-to-day operation of the allocated vehicle, supervision of staff within activities under your control, and the collection and delivery of materials associated with the Council’s street sweeping, recycling centres and recycling points.

You will drive a range of vehicles, including Tipmasters with trailer, and operate associated ancillary equipment. When not driving, you will undertake ancillary duties relevant to Environment Service activities, such as refuse and litter collection.

You may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time depending on the requirement of the Service without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed.

This is an opportunity for you to provide a vital service to the community by ensuring that all waste is uplifted making the Perth & Kinross area an attractive place to live and visit.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in on-the-job training, with ongoing development encouraged and supported throughout your career.

As an employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of rewards and benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement and membership of the pension scheme (unless you choose to opt out).

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

Skills & Experience Required

• A valid UK driving licence and C1+E licence with full CPC is essential for this post.
• In order to comply with Road Transport Regulations and to provide a continuous 7-day service, shift patterns apply. The hours for this post are Friday to Monday, 7.30am – 5pm (36 hours per week).
• You will also be included in the Winter standby rota and will be available to work additional hours, outside normal working hours. Some works are planned in advance, but some may be unforeseen, in which case short term availability may be required at short notice.
• You will be aware of Road Transport Regulations, you will 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 have the ability to carry out vehicle checks and inspections, ensuring vehicles are safe, roadworthy and compliant with legal requirements.
• You will be able to operate a tachograph, have good visual awareness, and ensure the safety of other road users and pedestrians. You will also be able to navigate effectively across the Perth & Kinross area and operate different vehicle types as required.

As Street Sweeper Driver:

• You will bring a positive energy and have the ability to work well as part of a team.
• You will have a full driving licence, enabling you to drive other vehicles as necessary.
• You will be aware of Health & Safety legislation.
• You will 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 a tachograph.
• You will have the ability to navigate in and around the Perth & Kinross area.

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.

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 Gareth Dimmock, Waste Supervisor on 01738 477134 to find out more.

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.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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.

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”.