Casual Mobile Library Driver / Assistant

Shropshire Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Shropshire Libraries are recruiting a Casual Mobile Library Driver to support a mobile library service across the Shropshire area. The role focuses on safe vehicle operation, delivering library services to customers, issuing and returning materials, and maintaining a friendly, helpful service.

The post requires a clean Category C1 driving licence, flexibility for varied duties, and good communication skills. Physical tasks and safety awareness are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Able to use a computer to record data and access information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and operate the mobile library vehicle safely.
• Issue and return library materials and assist customers.
• Record statistics and keep the vehicle and roadside area tidy.

Job description

Shropshire Libraries require a Casual Mobile Library Driver to work on a casual basis to deliver an efficient and effective Mobile Library Service for customers. The main duties of the post will be to

• ensure that the vehicle is operated and maintained in a clean, safe and roadworthy condition and in accordance with council guidelines
• operate the library service efficiently, issuing and returning materials, assisting library users, recording statistics and maintaining an attractive and tidy library
• help customers to use the library and answer their enquiries

The post holder will need to have an organised approach to work, with the flexibility to deal with different challenges through the working day. The ability to cope with the physical aspects of the job is essential, as is an awareness of the health and safety requirements to ensure safe working practices. The postholder will have a clean Category C1 driving licence and will be required to undertake a Shropshire Council driving assessment. The post holder will need a flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, be confident in using computers and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for libraries.

Attached documents
PS - Mobile Libraries (1).pdf
JD - Mobile Libraries (1).pdf
Advert - Mobile Libraries.pdf