Waste Disposal LGV Driver

We currently have the following opportunity:

Waste Disposal LGV Driver - PKC12978
£27,836 - £30,295
Blairgowrie Depot

Do you have a CE driving licence? 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 all waste that is collected from Domestic and Commercial properties is moved to its final disposal destination in a timely manner.

Your primary role will be to drive / operate various waste disposal Vehicles.

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. Compliance with Communities safe system of work 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 for this post will be 36 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday. There may be a requirement for you to be available to work overtime.

You may also 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.

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 CE driving licence and in date CPC.

You must have a valid UK CE driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

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.

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.

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.