Driver/Handyperson, Gleneagles Road ARC

Job Description

Driver/Handyperson - PKC10684
£12,810 - £13,599 (21 Hours per week)
Gleneagles Road ARC, Gleneagles Road, Perth

A great opportunity has arisen within the Kinnoull Community Day Opportunities team for a Driver/Handyperson.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take the lead with coordinating and facilitating transport for service users to and from our community based service. They will have the opportunity to be the responsible person for basic vehicle safety checks, health and safety duties, key holder responsibilities and building maintenance including fire checks.

Hours of work are split shifts Monday to Friday 7.45 am - 10.00am and 3pm - 5.00pm. This is the current work pattern, but we require a flexible approach at times which would always be discussed and agreed in advance if any changes were required.

The Individual

We are looking for a kind and friendly individual to join our fun and hardworking team at Kinnoull Community Day Opportunities. Alongside the tasks noted above, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to get to know members of the Kinnoull team and the individuals who attend the service.

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, carers, members of the public would be advantageous but is not essential.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. A D1 entitlement and the willingness to complete MIDAS training is required for this role.

We would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements irrespective of your gender.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jemma Reid, Centre Manager on 0790015671.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.