Driver / Stores Operative - ABC14049

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Disability Confident

Armed Forces Covenant

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a reliable Driver/Stores Operative to support the delivery and collection of equipment across Aberdeen City. You will maintain stock records, prepare orders and ensure a safe, tidy stores environment while providing a professional service to colleagues and service users.

The role requires a valid driving licence (category B), good communication skills, and a strong commitment to safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence (category B).
• Level 1 or Level 2 Disclosure Check.
• Awareness and understanding of tools and DIY.
• Working as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people.
• The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment.
• Ability to manoeuvre large vehicles.
• Ability to take minutes.
• Ability to manage others diaries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect Occupational Therapy equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock records and prepare orders.
• Keep stores areas tidy and secure; provide professional service to colleagues and customers.
• Assist with fitting and refurbishment of equipment.
• Contribute to general tasks in the Community Equipment Store.

Skills

Driving Licence

Communication skills

Safe working practices

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Level 1 or Level 2 Disclosure Check

Tools

DIY/tools awareness

Job description

Location: Units 3-4 Whitemyres Avenue, Aberdeen AB16 6HQ

Duration: 35 HOURS

R

oles that

require

PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023

, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will

be required

to meet the cost of the PVG membership

.

This applies

only

to roles with a

full time

equivalent salary of £30,000 and above

.

(Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently

16.50

per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members

, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about this role

Working across Aberdeen City, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality, person centred

equipment service for service users. The role involves delivering and collecting Occupational Therapy equipment,

supporting good outcomes by ensuring equipment is handled safely, efficiently and in line with service

requirements. The post holder will assist with the fitting and refurbishment of equipment as required and

contribute to general tasks in the Community Equipment Store.

We are looking for a reliable and organised Driver/Stores Operative to support the safe and efficient delivery, collection, receipt and storage of goods. You will maintain accurate stock records, prepare orders, keep stores areas tidy and secure, and provide a professional service to colleagues and customers. The ideal candidate will have a valid driving licence, good communication skills and a strong commitment to safe working practices.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Full current driving licence (category B)

Level 1 or Level 2 Disclosure Check

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Awareness and understanding of tools and DIY.
• Working as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people.
• The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment.
• Ability to manoeuvre large vehicles.
• Ability to take minutes.
• Ability to manage others diaries

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families:

[e-mail]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or is a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.