Driver Support

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and workshops

Career progression pathways

Staff discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice

Employee networks e.g. Prism

Green Car Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is looking for a practical and reliable Driver Support to join the Logistics Team in Gloucester. The role involves driving, basic vehicle maintenance and workshop support to ensure equipment is delivered, collected and ready for use.

You will work as part of the Logistics Team, maintaining high standards and accurate records, with a mix of independent and collaborative work, contributing to a countywide service.

Qualifications

• Experience of driving vehicles.
• Understanding of basic vehicle maintenance or repairs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Respect for health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting medical equipment between GELS sites.
• Assisting with equipment recovery and vehicle changeovers.
• Carrying out basic vehicle maintenance tasks (top up fluids, replace bulbs).
• Cleaning and inspecting vehicles to maintain high standards.
• Maintaining records using paper and electronic systems.

Skills

Driving

Vehicle maintenance

Record keeping

Health and safety

Teamwork and independence

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.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship for this role. Candidates will need the right to work in the UK that enables them to commit to at least six months of employment.

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.

*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.

Company: Gloucestershire County Council

Salary: £26,403 – £27,694 per annum

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Transport Planning

Sector: Public Transport

Job Role: Driver