21 Driving jobs in Blairgowrie, 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:

Training Officer - PKC12534
£35,588 - £39,248
Friarton Depot, Perth

You will prepare and deliver training primarily of operational operatives involving regular contact with refuse collection, street cleaning, public convenience services and ground maintenance.  However, the post will also involve preparing/delivering training for employees of other council departments and non-council external candidates.

Your shift pattern will be Tuesday to Friday 07:30 - 17:00 hrs daily, working 36 hours per week.

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.

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here  Jobs, careers and employment.

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

A CE Driving licence is essential.  To be successful, you must hold a current CE Driving Licence, CPC Card and a Digital Tachograph Card. 

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 be aware of Health & Safety legislation and 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 and to navigate in and around the Perth & Kinross area.  

You must be able to prepare and deliver training in connection with Environment Services Operations together with all related correspondence, including preparation of all training material from conception to completion.

You must be a team player who understands the importance of good morale and proactively pursues good professional relationships with colleagues.

The ability to treat colleagues and customers with dignity and respect as per the employee charter is essential and you will have the ability to work co-operatively with others.

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

You must be able to do any paperwork associated with the post e.g. timesheets, work schedules, records etc.  Knowledge of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial.

Desirable Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of video editing software.
• Relevant training qualification (SQA or education & training level 3).
• A1 Assessor.
• Licence acquisition training.
• Midas instructor.
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).

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 Alexander Simpson, Senior Trainer on 01738 477144 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.