Street Sweeping Operative

LOCATION:
Crieff Depot North Forr Depot Broich Road Crieff, PH7 8RT

SALARY:
£25,096 - £26,447 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£25,096 - £26,447
Crieff Depot

Do you hold a C1 + E driving Licence? If the answer is yes, then 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.

The overall purpose of the job includes the day-to-day operation of the post holders allocated vehicle, supervision of staff within the activities operating under your control, the collection and delivery of various types of materials associated with the Councils street sweeping, recycling centres and recycling points.

You will drive various types of vehicles up to 5.2 tonne, including Tipmasters with trailer. Your duties include the day-to-day operation of the allocated vehicle and operating the ancillary equipment.

Whilst not driving, you will undertake ancillary duties as appropriate to the type of work carried out by the Environment Service such as refuse and litter collection, operating mechanical pedestrian road sweeper and other Environment Services duties.

A valid UK driving licence and C1+E driving licence with full CPC is essential for this post.

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 for this post will be Monday - Thursday, 36 hours.

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.

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.

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.

**The Individual**:
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 Gareth Dimmock, Waste Supervisor on 01738 477134.

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.

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.