Grounds Maintenance Triple Driver, Pitlochry Depot

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Triple Driver - PKC12195
£25,096 - £26,447
Pitlochry Depot

As part of a team, you will perform maintenance tasks throughout the Pitlochry area such as grass and hedge cutting, pesticide application and litter collection.  You s

hould have horticultural background with good plant knowledge.

You may also be required to carry out other duties such as assisting with burials, street sweeping, refuse collection and any other Environment Service's tasks as and when required.

You must be able to carry out the physical demands of the post.   

You must be able to complete paperwork associated with the post eg timesheets, work schedules, maintenance records etc.

A working knowledge and experience of computers/ smart phones would also be beneficial. 

The Environment Service has moved from the traditional Mon-Fri shift patterns, this post is a Wednesday to Saturday week 1, Thursday to Saturday week 2 hour working pattern.

A Cat C1E driving licence is essential with Current CPC being desirable.

You must have a valid C1E driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

The Individual

To be successful in this role, you will be physically fit and be prepared to walk carrying/ moving loads over rough ground in all weathers.

You will have a strong constitution with regards to adverse odours and may be required to work overtime.

For further information about this position, please contact Lindsay McLaren on 01796 474616.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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.