Refuse Collection Driver - Pitlochry Depot - PKC13391

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: Refuse Collection Driver.

Do you have a Cat C driving licence and a valid CPC and Digi Card? If the answer is yes, this could be the job for you. Perth & Kinross Council aims to work with the residents of the Perth & Kinross area to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill and offer recycling opportunities wherever possible.

As a LGV Driver, you will provide an invaluable service to the residents of the area, ensuring that household waste is collected on a regular basis and taken to the appropriate locations. Your role will be to drive/operate any waste ejections/containment vehicles, e.g. refuse collection vehicles. You will collect various types of waste and recycling materials associated with the kerbside collection schemes, recycling centres and recycling points.

Compliance with Housing & Environment safe system of work for Waste Disposal and Refuse Collection is essential (copies available on request). In order to comply with Road Transport Regulations and to provide a continuous service over 7 days, shift patterns are in place. The shift pattern available is Friday to Monday, 36 hours per week. You will also be included in the 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.

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 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.

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful, you must have a Cat C driving licence. You will be aware of Road Transport Regulations, 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 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, have effective visual skills with the ability to ensure the safety of other road users and pedestrians, and 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 and 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. 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 Supervisor or Lindsay McLaren, Foreman on 01738 477116 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.

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.