Library and Archives Delivery Driver

Job title:

Library and Archives Delivery Driver

Company

Durham County Council

Job description

We have an opportunity available to join our team on a permanent basis at 11.5 hpw.WHAT IS INVOLVED?You will provide a safe, friendly, effective and efficient delivery service ensuring essential transportation of stock items and objects between libraries and archive venues ensuring timely supply of stock and business continuity.Providing excellent customer service at all times and implementing a “can do” culture, you will contribute to the overall success of the service area and the organisation as a whole.We encourage you to contact Michael Nattress, Library Resource Manager via email at michael.nattress2@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.WHAT WILL I NEED?NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and EnglishCurrent valid driving licenceYou must have experience of maintaining accurate records and of working to achieve targets.Good numeracy, literacy and excellent customer service skills are essential, along with IT skills and the ability to use digital applications.If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass and in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.REWARDS AND BENEFITSWe offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.

• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.

• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).

• Hybrid working (home and office working).

• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options – Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.

• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.

• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).

• Discounted DCC gym membership.

• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.

• Trade Union membership.

• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.Please note that hybrid working arrangements do not apply to this post.Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefitsEQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIONWe are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforceINTERVIEWSInterviews will be held the week commencing Monday 17th February 2025.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.HOW TO APPLYIn line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, you will be required to demonstrate the ability to speak fluent English. This is a requirement under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone the Recruitment Help Desk on tel. no. 03000 26 27 27 (option 5).PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our Privacy Notice. https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/24645/Privacy-notice-human-resources/pdf/PrivacyNotice-HR.pdf

Expected salary

Location

County Durham

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:19:45 GMT

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