Van Driver, Other Library Services

We're looking for a reliable and customer-focused Van Driver to join the Library of Birmingham team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that supports the delivery of library services across the city, ensuring books and resources reach community libraries, residential homes, partner organisations, and outreach locations. The role combines driving, stock handling, customer service, and operational support, helping us deliver an accessible and high-quality library service to Birmingham's communities

As a Van Driver, you will:

Deliver and collect books, library stock, and other materials from designated locations across Birmingham.

Sort books and library stock both at the depot and whilst completing delivery routes.

Plan and complete efficient multi-drop delivery routes to meet service needs.

Carry out routine vehicle checks and report any maintenance requirements.

Report incidents such as vandalism, theft, or security concerns to senior staff.

Maintain high standards of health and safety while carrying out all duties.

Essential Requirements

Holds a full, clean, valid C1 driving licence. This role is subject to a DVLA check

Has experience of driving within a multi-drop delivery environment.

Can prioritise workloads and organise delivery routes effectively.

Is physically fit and comfortable carrying and moving stock using safe manual handling techniques.

Works well independently and as part of a team

Has good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.

What we offer in return...

Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service

My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings

Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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