Registration Service Driver

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dedicated Registration Service Driver to ensure the safe transportation of sensitive registration materials across Essex. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Registration Officers, contributing to the efficient operation of vital public services. With a focus on flexibility and effective communication, you will be responsible for managing delivery schedules while adhering to safety standards. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality services and making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work vehicle provided

Mobile phone for work

Support for unpaid carers

Qualifications

• Holder of a valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to carry out basic vehicle safety checks.
• Strong teamwork skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Transport registration stock and paperwork to various locations.
• Ensure compliance with travel guidelines and maintain vehicle standards.
• Plan travel routes effectively and manage time efficiently.

Skills

UK driving licence

Mileage documentation

Travel planning

Navigation skills

Vehicle safety checks

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Registration Service Driver

Permanent, Part Time

£25,081 Per Annum (full time equivalent)

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

This is a fantastic opportunity working closely with Registration Officers and the Registration Management team, with a work vehicle provided. The role involves:

• Delivering stock
• Transporting registration paperwork
• Handling ad-hoc tasks as required

A work mobile will be provided, and WhatsApp usage is essential for this role.

While weekly routes are set, flexibility is required to support the service's needs.

Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday completing 18.5 hours per week. Start time: Negotiable-details to be discussed at interview.

Actual salary based on 18.5 hours per week £12,540 per annum.

Interviews will be held in County Hall, Chelmsford week commencing 26th May 2025.

Job Purpose

The Registration Service ensures Essex County Council's (ECC) statutory and legal obligations and General Register Office (GRO) requirements regarding the registration of ECC citizen life events to include births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, and citizenship ceremonies are met.

This role is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of registration stock and paperwork to multiple site locations across Essex, ensuring compliance with the Highway Code and ECC driver guidelines. The role plays a key part in maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive registration materials during transit.

Effective time management and route planning are essential, as the role will follow a predefined schedule of deliveries and collections. Clear communication of any issues or delays is critical to ensure the smooth operation of the service and maintain high standards of service delivery.

Accountabilities

• Ensure all routes taken are as instructed, cost-effective, and comply with ECC travel guidelines, contributing to the efficient operation of the Registration Service.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the vehicle, including the accurate recording of mileage and maintenance logs, ensuring compliance with ECC standards.

• Responsible for ensuring routine maintenance of the vehicle is booked and the vehicle it is kept clean and tidy; ensuring the vehicle driven meets all legal requirements or ECC standards, where they exceed minimum legal requirements.

• Responsible for undertaking vehicle safety checks at the start of each day and completing appropriate paperwork to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy before use.

• Responsible for ensuring that all ancillary equipment is stored appropriately in the vehicle in order to ensure safety is maintained.

• Responsible for ensuring risk assessments for the vehicles are up to date, advising of any change in circumstances that require amendment to the risk assessment.

• Responsible for ensuring the any stock/paperwork is delivered to the location as specified, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of registration materials.

• Support continuous improvement projects across the Registration Service, contributing to a culture of embracing change and service excellence.

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience you will bring

• Holder of a valid UK driving licence.

• Accurate documenting of Mileage.

• Effective in planning travel coordination of routes, time allocation and cost effectiveness.

• Good navigation skills and knowledge of the Essex County for travel.

• Ability to carry out basic vehicle safety checks.

• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate issues promptly. Demonstrates resilience, with the ability to work calmly under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.

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Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence.

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