Flexible Library Delivery Driver & Admin Assistant

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Driver/Assistant for our Home Libraries service in Barnsley. The post involves driving a van to deliver books and other items to customers, and completing essential administrative tasks such as stock selection, issuing/returning items in the Library Management System, and preparing orders.

You will work a 21-hour week across flexible patterns, with a job-share arrangement. A driving background is essential, and you will handle customer interactions, including with

Qualifications

• Must have driving experience and understand how to keep a vehicle safe; daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Comfortable with administrative work and handling library duties.
• Able to communicate well with customers, including elderly, and work with a job-share colleague.

Responsibilities

• Drive a van to deliver books and items to customers.
• Complete administrative tasks: prepare orders, issue/return items in the Library Management System, process enquiries.
• Support day-to-day library duties and ensure tasks are completed accurately with a partner.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Administrative tasks

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking a Driver/Assistant for our Home Libraries service in Barnsley. The post involves driving a van to deliver books and other items to customers, and completing essential administrative tasks such as stock selection, issuing/returning items in the Library Management System, and preparing orders.

You will work a 21-hour week across flexible patterns, with a job-share arrangement. A driving background is essential, and you will handle customer interactions, including with