Delivery Driver (Casual)

Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire 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 can positively contribute to an efficient delivery services to our Cheshire Libraries network?

If so, we are looking to recruit casual drivers to join our Libraries Shared Services team, providing support to library services across Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East councils. You will be part of our dedicated team of drivers delivering library stock and materials using the service vans. You will be responsible for the safe running of the van and carry out daily maintenance checks and cleaning duties. You will be able to lift weight up to 15kg, sort and load/unload stock.

You must have a full, clean current driving licence.

You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to develop positive working relationships and be able to deal with varied situations in a positive manner.

This role is on a casual basis only, covering the regular drivers in their absence as and when required.

If you require further information, please contact Claire Lewis on 01244 976035 or email [email protected]

No candidate will meet every single desired 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!

In your application you should ensure that you provide evidence of how you have demonstrated meeting the Council’s core competencies of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

The contractual work location for this role is listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.

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If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please click 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 £9.90 per hour for all contracted hours.

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