Lgv Driver

LOCATION:
Pitlochry Depot Aldour Industrial Estate Pitlochry, PH16 5LY

SALARY:
£23,631 - £25,903 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£23,631 - £25,903

Pitlochry Depot, Aldour Industrial Estate, Pitlochry PH16 5LY

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 and various types of waste and recycling materials associated with the kerb side 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 in Kinross, Pitlochry and Perth areas.

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.

**The Individual**:
To be successful, you must have a Cat C driving licence and a valid CPC and Digi Card.

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 bring a positive energy; 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 and to navigate in and around the Perth & Kinross area.

For further information about this position, please contact, Gair McRostie 07500075675.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

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.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

**What we can do for you**

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.