Grounds Maintenance Burial Operative, Friarton Depot, Perth - PKC12810
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,096.00 to £26,447.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH2 8DF |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC12810 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. 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:
Grounds Maintenance Burial Operative - PKC12810
£25,096 - £26,447
Friarton Depot, Friarton Road, Perth
As part of a team, you will perform burials and maintenance tasks throughout the Perth area. Work as a member of a burials team. Your duties will directly involve all aspects of burial duties.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to competently operate and maintain vehicles, plant and machinery associated within the burials.
You must be a team player who understands the importance of good morale and proactively pursues good professional relationships with colleagues, clients, Funeral Directors, and members of the public.
To receive burial instructions and to efficiently organise and complete burial work instructions, ensuring that all burial functions are carried out to a high quality, to IBCA standards and on time.
To undertake scatterings and interments of ashes on a routine basis.
To undertake lair excavation, backfilling, funeral attendance, and any other routine squad task.
To ensure that all works are performed in compliance with appropriate risk assessments and health and safety requirements
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, maintenance records etc. Knowledge of computers/smartphones would also be beneficial.
The Environment Service operates new ways of working, which is a variable shift system
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.
Skills & Experience Required
To be successful, you must hold a current C1 + E 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, 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 and plant are 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.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
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
- 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
- Flexi time (remove if not relevant)
- 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 Donald Duncan, Project Supervisor on 01738 477154 or Kevin Taylor, Foreman 01738 477129 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, 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.
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