Overview
Library Service Team Asset Assistant
Permanent, Full Time
£25,081 per annum
Location: Witham
Working Style: Operational field-based worker
The Role
We are looking for someone to join the Library distribution team to deliver, collect and transport Library books and other material between service points, partner locations and the Library Support Unit at Freebournes Witham.
The purpose of this job is to operate a light van delivery service.
Our Distributors play a vital role in delivering a quality service to the libraries and users of Essex.
You are required to hold a full current UK driving licence and have knowledge and experience of driving a light van or similar vehicle. You need to have the ability to work alone using your own initiative, as well as working as part of a busy team.
You would have to have knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques, as you will be dealing with heavy trugs of books etc., daily however comprehensive training will be given.
Also required – experience of carrying out vehicle maintenance checks, cleaning and maintaining vehicles, and keeping them in good working order.
You will have a friendly, outgoing personality and the ability to liaise with library staff and to deliver the highest standards to our customers.
Accountabilities
- Responsible for maintaining an effective delivery and collection service of materials from Libraries and other ECC buildings.
- Responsible for carrying out all administrative and operational functions associated with ECC vehicles, including daily vehicle checks and cleaning, in accordance with the requirements of the daily log sheet book.
- Delivers and collects materials and vehicles, in accordance with scheduled routes and timetables, adhering to the Council’s driving standards.
- Undertake stock circulation and maintenance procedures, ensuring effective and efficient delivery to customers.
The Experience You Will Bring
- Educated to level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent experience. Possess a current, clean driving licence, Category C1 specification desirable but not required.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area.
- Significant commercial driving experience with the ability to drive a 3.5-5.5 tonne vehicle desirably.
- Experience of working within a library or education setting is desirable.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues and problems.
- Good communication skills, with an ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and partners.
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Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone’s Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle,or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
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