Driver Technician - CMB2638e

The Cumbria County Council; Maryport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a Driver Technician to support our Community Equipment Service. You’ll deliver, fit and demonstrate essential equipment to help people live independently in their own homes across Cumbria.

You’ll hold a full UK driving licence (minimum one year’s experience), be physically fit, and comfortable traveling; a DBS check is required. This is a permanent role, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (minimum one year’s experience).
• Good communication skills and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ideally experience in a care-related setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, fit and demonstrate equipment to service users in their homes across Cumbria.
• Collect and return equipment for refurbishment; travel across the region.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Communication skills

Care setting experience

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020297 Date posted 11/08/2026 Location MARYPORT Salary £26,403 - £26,824 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Maryport
Salary: £26,403 - £26,824 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Driver Technician to support our Community Equipment Service. In this hands-on role, you’ll be delivering, fitting, and demonstrating essential equipment to help people live independently in their own homes across Cumbria. You’ll also collect and return equipment for refurbishment, ensuring everything is handled with care and respect.

We’re seeking someone with a full UK driving licence (minimum one year’s experience), good communication skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service—ideally with experience in a care-related setting. You’ll need to be physically fit, comfortable working independently, and ready to travel extensively across the region. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values ongoing training, personal development, and making a positive impact every day.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jonny Walker by email at [e-mail]

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:

Enhanced DBS check

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by [e-mail] . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 31/08/2026
• Interview date:TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council