Job Description

37 hours per week (Term Time only)


Are you an experienced and confident driver? Do you have good communication and organisation skills? Would you like to be part of a team delivering services to schools across Cheshire?

If so, we are looking to recruit to a 37 hour per week Driver based at Education Library Service, Winsford.



We are looking to recruit a flexible, customer focussed library driver to provide a front line library service to schools across Cheshire who subscribe to our services..



You will need to be responsible for the safe running of the vehicle and completing daily checks, highlighting any maintenance issues where necessary. You will need to hold a clean driving licence with class C1, and have comprehensive driving and customer service experience.A CPC driving certificate is desirable but this can be undertaken upon appointment. This position requires a level of fitness as lifting and carry loads up to 15kg is essential.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Winsford

Job Category

Libraries and Archives

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 4

Salary Min

24,404 Per Annum

Salary Max

25,183 Per Annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

38

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

08/08/2025

Ref No

W4088

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



Are you a team player who enjoys working with children and young people and who really knows what it feels like to give and receive great customer service?



We are looking for someone to join our team at the Education Library Service to drive our mobile Book Bus on its visits to schools across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington.



The postholder will assist in routine library duties on the vehicle and at ELS base including selecting stock from the shelves and assisting with issuing and returning items. The postholder will also act as an ambassador for the service and will support teachers and pupils to ensure they get the best experience from our service.



On occasion the postholder will be required to support with our delivery and collection service to schools.



You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to develop positive working relationships and be able to deal with varied situations in a pragmatic and supportive manner. You will have the energy and enthusiasm to deliver the range of services we provide.



The post is is Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm during term time.



For more information visit www.elscheshire.org.uk or call 01606 275801 to speak to Susannah Hill or Bev Kirwan.



To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.