Refuse Collection Driver

Perth & Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local government body seeks a dedicated Refuse Collection Driver to ensure efficient waste management in the Perth & Kinross area. This role involves driving refuse collection vehicles, adhering to road transport regulations, and providing excellent service to the community. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to make a positive impact and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Supportive management

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a Cat C driving licence and valid CPC and Digi Card.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and Health & Safety legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate refuse collection vehicles for waste collection.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and assist in community waste management.

Skills

Cat C driving licence

CPC certification

Digi Card

Road Transport Regulations knowledge

Health & Safety knowledge

Effective communication

Teamwork

Vehicle inspection skills

Tachograph operation

Navigation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Refuse collection vehicles

Waste ejection/containment vehicles

Job description

Job Description

Refuse Collection Driver - PKC12177

£26,766 - £29,131

Friarton Depot, Friarton Road, Perth, PH2 8DF

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 various types of waste and recycling materials associated with the kerbside 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.

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.

Requirements

To be successful, you must have a Cat C driving licence.

You will be aware of Road Transport Regulations, 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, have effective visual skills with the ability to ensure the safety of other road users and pedestrians, and 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.

The Individual

For further information about this position, please contact Glen Campbell, Waste Supervisor on 01738 477116.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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.

Please note, as this office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5pm until 8:45am on Friday 3 January 2025, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

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.

A healthy work-life balance is important to us 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.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.