Driver LBS-007

Job Category :Driving

Location : Council Offices 20-22 Lordship Lane, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 30.00

Start Date : Imemdiate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.26

Culture Libraries and Learning is committed to achieving the Council’s mission and key priorities such as lifelong learning, inclusion, economic regeneration and tourism through the successful delivery of its services. These strategies are supported by the Council’s management initiatives and quality systems, including achieving and maintaining the Investors in People and Charter Mark awards, the Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity framework, the performance management system, and the government’s Best Value programme.

The Library Service is committed to achieving the national objectives set out in Framework for the Future: the Government’s 10 year vision for the Public Library Service in relation to lifelong learning, social inclusion, the development of reading and basic skills, and staff development and to ensuring that these align with and reflect local and regional priorities.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this role is to facilitate the efficient and effective provision of public library services by delivering stock and other items across the borough. This includes occasional out-of-borough collections and deliveries. Additionally, the role involves maintaining administrative tasks associated with van delivery to ensure smooth operations. Ultimately, the aim is to contribute towards delivering a high-quality public library service to the community.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To deliver, single handed, containers of books, parcels and other materials to Libraries in Southwark

2. To collect containers from Libraries and other locations and sort contents (en route and at main office) so that items are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible.

3. To make occasional out of borough collections and deliveries.

4. To sort and deliver items of post and help in the distribution of promotional items to Libraries.

5. Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and other items, including phone calls according to Council regulations.

6. To maintain such records as may be required e.g. fuel amounts drawn, route maps.

7. To drive, clean and carry out routine maintenance checks on vehicle, i.e. oil, coolant and fuel levels, tyre pressures, etc.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications: Essential

How assessed

1. General awareness of current public library services

2. Current clean driving licence

Experience:

3. Experience of driving a large vehicle, and ability to operate a schedule of stops

4. Must be capable of lifting parcels (average weight 12kg) throughout the working day

5. Experience of working for long periods without supervision

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

6. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the community, and act as link between main offices and branch libraries

7. Ability to deliver and sort items correctly to reach their

destinations efficiently

8. Ability to maintain the van and present it for servicing at correct times

9. Ability to submit route plans and mileage reports

10. Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative

Special Conditions of Recruitment:

Comply with and promote the Council’s Equality and Diversity policies

Attendance at meetings outside of office hours as and when required

To travel to any library establishment in the borough.

To carry out routine maintenance checks on the delivery vehicle.

To work with the information technology provided as required (with training).

Commitment to health and safety.

Display the Southwark values and behaviours at all times and actively promote them in others.