Driver/Courier

5 Star Recruitment

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 23,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a delivery/collection based operative to support a flexible Building Cleaning and Security team across the Vale. The role involves transporting packages, mail, and crates between council properties, including schools, libraries, and offices, ensuring a reliable courier service across the Vale.

You will assist with other duties as required, comply with Financial Regulations and health and safety policies, and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Responsibilities

To transport packages, mail and parcels between selected council owned properties including schools.
To provide an effective collection/delivery service to the Neighbourhood Services department.
To transport packed crates and packages between all Vale of Glamorgan based libraries.
To transport cleaning materials and equipment to Council owned premises including schools.
To transport legal documentation between the Civic Offices and the Councils solicitors.
To assist in the transportation of monies and cheques between selected Council premises.
To support or cover other functions within the Building Cleaning and Security team i.e. provide cover for all mobile services functions, carry out office moves and basic labouring duties.
Ensure compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
To implement the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
To report without delay, any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.

Job description

To provide a delivery/collection based service to various location around the vale a nd to assist with other tasks within the building, cleaning team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the Post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out these duties and responsibilities.

To transport packages, mail and parcels between selected council owned properties including schools.
To provide an effective collection/delivery service to the Neighbourhood Services department.
To transport packed crates and packages between all Vale of Glamorgan based libraries.
To transport cleaning materials and equipment to Council owned premises including schools.
To transport legal documentation between the Civic Offices and the Councils solicitors.
To assist in the transportation of monies and cheques between selected Council premises.
To support or cover other functions within the Building Cleaning and Security team i.e. provide cover for all mobile services functions, carry out office moves and basic labouring duties.
Ensure compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
To implement the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
To report without delay, any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.