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We currently have the following opportunity:
Waste Disposal LGV Driver (C+E) - PKC12470
£26,766 - £29,131
North Forr Depot, Crieff
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 North Forr Depot, Crieff, and any other outlying PKC Depots in Perth, 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 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.
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 Sunday - Wednesday (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 and be prepared to work overtime.
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.
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A LGV C+E 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.
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. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
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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.
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Gareth Dimmock, Waste Services Supervisor on 07796 314098 to find out more.
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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 Email 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 form.
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.
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