17 Part time jobs in Aberfeldy, Perth And Kinross

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:

Waste Disposal Site Attendant - PKC12535
£22,495 - £23,506 (34 Hours per week)
Crieff Depot

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

You can only apply online for this post and facilities are available at all public libraries in the Perth & Kinross Council area.

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.

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.  Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this.  You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you.  A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

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.  Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements.  That includes welcoming 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.

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.