Driver Support

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Training & development

Career progression

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Employee networks

Green Car Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council's Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service (GELS) is seeking a practical Driver Support to join the Logistics Team in Hempsted, Gloucester. The role involves transporting medical equipment between sites, supporting fleet maintenance, and ensuring vehicles are safe, clean and ready for use.

You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, with duties including paperwork, driving, manual handling of equipment such as bariatric beds and hoists, and

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in a busy transport/workshop environment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment.
• Good records keeping.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting medical equipment between GELS sites.
• Assisting with equipment recovery and vehicle changeovers.
• Carrying out basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including topping up fluids and replacing bulbs.
• Cleaning and inspecting vehicles to maintain high standards and support planned maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate records using paper-based and electronic systems.
• Supporting the safe, clean and efficient operation of the workshop environment.
• Working independently and collaboratively to respond to service demands.
• Following health and safety procedures and contributing to a high-quality, customer-focused service.

Skills

Driving safely

Vehicle defects

Workload management

Job description

We are looking for a practical and reliable Driver Support colleague to join our team!

Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service (GELS) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Driver Support colleague to join our Logistics Team based in Hempsted, Gloucester.

About the Role

GELS plays an important role in supporting the care sector in Gloucestershire. We are responsible for the distribution, delivery, collection, maintenance and minor adaptations of medical equipment to support people being discharged from hospital and to help people to remain independent in their own home. The service is delivered on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council and One Gloucestershire.

As Driver Support, you will help keep the service running smoothly by transporting medical equipment between GELS sites and supporting the upkeep of our vehicle fleet. This practical, hands‑on role combines driving, basic vehicle maintenance and workshop support.

Working as part of the wider Logistics Team, you will take pride in maintaining high standards, keeping accurate records and ensuring vehicles are safe, clean and ready for use. This is a varied role within an established and supportive team, where your work will contribute to an essential countywide service.

Other responsibilities include:

• Delivering and collecting medical equipment between GELS sites as required.
• Assisting with equipment recovery and vehicle changeovers.
• Carrying out basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including topping up fluids and replacing bulbs.
• Cleaning and inspecting vehicles to maintain high standards and support planned maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate records using paper-based and electronic systems.
• Supporting the safe, clean and efficient operation of the workshop environment.
• Working independently and collaboratively to respond to service demands.
• Following health and safety procedures and contributing to a high-quality, customer-focused service.

The role includes driving and manual handling. You must be able to safely lift and carry equipment such as bariatric beds, hoists, shower chairs and walking frames.

About You

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual with experience of driving vehicles and a practical understanding of vehicle defects and basic maintenance. You will be organised, adaptable and able to manage your workload with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Driving and operating vehicles safely.
• Identifying vehicle defects and carrying out basic repairs or maintenance.
• Working in a busy transport, fleet or workshop environment.
• Managing workloads independently and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Maintaining accurate records and following agreed procedures.

You will need a full UK driving licence.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide guiding principles for the way we work and set the tone for our culture. If you share our values of Accountability, Integrity, Empowerment, Respect and Excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We Offer

Our people do all they can to make a difference to local communities across Gloucestershire. In return, we offer:

• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills
• Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• GCC’s Cycle to Work Salary
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:

Driver Support – Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email [e-mail], as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error.By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process.

*a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.