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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018676

Date posted

21/07/2025

Application closing date

10/08/2025

Location

Ulverston

Salary

25,584 - 25,992

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

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Driver Technician - WMF2158e

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Job description

Location: Ulverston

Contract Type: 2 x Temporary (6 Months)

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for skilled Drivers to join our Community Equipment Service within Adult Social Care on a fixed term basis.



Westmorland and Furness Council's Community Equipment Service works with partner organisations like the NHS to deliver, install and maintain equipment to help people in our communities stay active, comfortable and independent in their own home.



As a Driver Technician you will assist in the delivery of a range of activities to ensure quality equipment providing utilising a range of agreed processes and practices within the service.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is committed to personal development and ongoing training. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to plan and manage daily tasks efficiently while delivering excellent customer service. A good understanding of health and safety practices, confidentiality, and effective communication are key, along with a focus on providing high-quality care to our customers.



Our vision throughout Adult Social Care is "People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them."



We are looking for people that share our passion and drive to bring our vision to life.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents:

Post Specification

Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Tom Burden on 07795541289.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 10th August 2025



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.



This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires a standard/enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.



As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.



We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role
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