Grounds Maintenance Operative – 4 Posts, Friarton Depot, Perth – PKC13618

Grounds Maintenance Operative, 4 Posts – PKC13618£As part of a team, you will perform maintenance tasks throughout the Perth area such as grass and hedge cutting, pesticide application and litter collection, therefore candidates should have horticultural background 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. The Environment Service operates new ways of working, which is a variable shift system involving annualised hours, longer hours in summer and shorter in winter. 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. You can only apply online for this post, and facilities are available at all public libraries in the Perth & Kinross Council area. Candidates should have horticultural background knowledge.  It would be desirable if you have a valid UK driving licence as this post may require you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. You must be able to do any paperwork associated with the post e.g. timesheets, work schedules, maintenance records etc.  Knowledge of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial. A generous annual leave package~6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day~ 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~ We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. 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. 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. 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. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. 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….