Street Sweeping Operative

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

SALARY:
£26,776 - £29,131 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

We currently have the following opportunity:
Street Sweeping Operative, LGV Driver - PKC12845
£26,776 - £29,131
Pitlochry Depot

Do you have a Cat C driving licence? If the answer is yes, this could be the job for you.

As an LGV Motor Brush Driver you will provide an invaluable service to the residents of the area, ensuring that local roads and streets are kept in a good condition.

Your primary role will be to drive/operate a LGV Mechanical Street Sweeper. You will operate in various areas of Perth and Kinross. You may be required to operate a Refuse Collection Vehicle dealing with household waste collection schemes.

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 72 hours per fortnight, working Sunday to Tuesday week 1, Sunday to Wednesday week 2. There may be a requirement for you to be available to work overtime.

You may 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 roads and streets are clean and tidy 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.

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**Skills & Experience Required**:
To be successful, you must have a valid UK Cat C driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

You will have a full driving licence, enabling you to drive other vehicles as necessary.

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 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.

**Working at Perth & Kinross Council**:
We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.