Senior Van Driver, Other Library Services

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension

30 days holiday

My Rewards discounts

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council's Birmingham Libraries are seeking a dependable Senior Van Driver / Mobile Library Driver to bring library services directly to residents across the city. You will drive the mobile library, perform vehicle checks, handle stock, assist customers, and promote reading and inclusion.

Role includes weekend work and potential location changes; a valid LGV Class C licence and Driver CPC, plus strong customer service, are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid LGV Class C licence and Driver CPC.
• Confident driving large vehicles in busy urban environments.
• Knowledgeable about basic vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• Comfortable using computers and digital systems.
• Excellent communicator with strong customer service.
• Passionate about reading and supporting local communities.
• Comfortable working with diverse groups.
• Strong team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Mobile Library on scheduled routes across Birmingham.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Liaise with Fleet Maintenance for repairs.
• Load, unload, clean and fuelling the vehicle.
• Issue and return library materials using library systems.
• Assist customers with enquiries and membership applications.
• Support library activities and community engagement events.
• Maintain stock, shelving, and promotional displays.
• Suggest improvements to routes and timetables.
• Promote reading, learning, and inclusion while delivering service.

Skills

LGV Class C licence

Driver CPC

Large vehicle driving

Customer service

Computer literacy

Reading advocacy

Job description

Grade B - £29,542 - £33,672

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Summary

Do you enjoy driving, meeting people, and making a real difference in local communities? Birmingham Libraries are looking for a dependable and customer focused Senior Van Driver / Mobile Library Driver to help deliver vital library services directly to residents across the city.

Birmingham City Council,

Senior Van Driver

Permanent

Grade B - £29,542 - £33,672

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Summary

Do you enjoy driving, meeting people, and making a real difference in local communities? Birmingham Libraries are looking for a dependable and customer focused Senior Van Driver / Mobile Library Driver to help deliver vital library services directly to residents across the city.

About The Role

As a Mobile Library Driver, you will be responsible for driving the mobile library vehicle to scheduled stops throughout Birmingham, ensuring residents can access books, information, and library services close to where they live. You'll play a key role in supporting communities, promoting reading and literacy, and helping customers make the most of the services available through Birmingham Libraries

This is a varied role combining driving, vehicle checks, customer service, stock management, and community engagement. You'll also support the day-to-day operation of the mobile library, helping to ensure a welcoming, accessible, and efficient service for all users

Key Responsibilities

• Driving the Mobile Library on scheduled routes across Birmingham.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects.
• Undertaking basic vehicle maintenance and liaising with Fleet Maintenance when required.
• Loading, unloading, cleaning, and fuelling the vehicle.
• Issuing and returning library materials using library systems.
• Assisting customers with enquiries, membership applications, and information requests.
• Supporting library activities and community engagement events.
• Maintaining stock, shelving, and promotional displays.
• Contributing ideas to improve routes, timetables, and service delivery.
• Supporting a positive customer experience while promoting reading, learning, and inclusion.

About You

• Hold a valid LGV Class C licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Confident driving large vehicles in busy urban environments.
• Knowledgeable about basic vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• Comfortable using computers and digital systems.
• An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Passionate about reading, literacy, and supporting local communities.
• Comfortable working with children, young people, older people, and customers with disabilities.
• A strong team player who can also work independently

The role includes Saturday and occasional evening working in line with library service requirements.

You may be required to work from different library service locations across Birmingham.

What We Offer In Return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.