Library Assistant/Mobile Library Driver

Library Assistant/Mobile Library Driver

Permanent

Grade 3: £26,409 - £32,654 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, includes Saturday working, early mornings, and late afternoons.

Location: Unit 14, Gravelly Industrial Park, Tyburn Road, Erdington

Requirements:

1. You must hold a category C driving licence and a Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
2. You should be able to maintain these qualifications throughout your contract.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Enjoy working with the public.

We are looking for someone to work as both a driver and library assistant, bringing books, resources, and information to Birmingham residents. You will be driving our mobile library vehicle (approximately the size of a single-decker bus, 15 tonnes) and another smaller vehicle to do this. The service operates to a scheduled timetable and stops across the city. You will also work at our base undertaking library and/or vehicle duties when not driving.

The Mobile Library Service visits a wide range of communities within Birmingham – including children, families, schools, and adults. You will need to be able to use a computer and the internet, have good communication skills, and have an interest in reading. We will provide support and training in working with the public – from how to help them choose books to assisting with information requests and other library-associated tasks.

You will be expected to undertake regular vehicle checks and adhere to vehicle servicing schedules. A flexible approach to working arrangements is also essential due to service timetabling.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including a driving assessment prior to an offer being made.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining, and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Closing date: 5th January 2025 at 23:59.

Interviews for this post will take place face to face. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

For any informal inquiries, please contact: Linda Monk - linda.monk@birmingham.gov.uk

Ref: BCC2604

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities, and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Job Description and Person Specification