Salary: £22,495 - £23,506 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 34 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
In this role you will educate members of the public to promote user awareness, provide guidance on how best to deliver standardised site specific recycling information, and oversee site operations. Therefore knowledge of Waste Recycling is essential.
You will be based at Auchterarder Recycling Centre and in addition, duties may also involve providing cover at other civic amenity sites and for street sweeping and refuse collection loading as requested by supervisory staff.
The Environment Service operates new ways of working which is a variable shift system involving weekend working. The overall aim of the exercise is to secure a modern system that will comply with all Road Transport Regulations and provide continuous seven days a week working.
The contracted shift pattern is 34 hours per week:
• Tuesdays & Thursdays 08:45hrs – 19:15hrs
• Saturdays & Sundays 09:45hrs – 17:15hrs
Skills & Experience Required
The successful applicant must have a proven record in dealing with the public and be able to effectively communicate verbally face to face with members of the public.
The job will require the successful candidate to work outside in all weathers.
You must be able to carry out the physical demands of the post and be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public.
You must be a team player who understands the importance of good morale and proactively pursues good professional relationships with colleagues.
A full category B driving licence is essential (manual transmission) and a C1 and/or C1+E driving licence and full CPC is desirable for this post.
Knowledge of Waste Recycling is essential.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Gareth Dimmock, Operations Supervisor 07796 314098 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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