SLLC 2343 - Library Assistant (Deliveries)

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council organization in Scotland is seeking a Library Assistant (Deliveries) to drive a vehicle for delivering library materials across South Lanarkshire. The role involves safely loading, unloading, and delivering materials. Applicants must have a full UK driving license. This is a part-time position with a salary of £13.33 - £13.79 per hour, fixed term until March 2026.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Preferred candidates need to demonstrate driving competency post-interview.

Responsibilities

• Drive to deliver library materials to various sites.
• Handle loading/unloading and sorting deliveries en route.
• Physically deliver and uplift boxes of materials as required.

Job description

Overview

Description

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for a Library Assistant (Deliveries) to join their team. The successful candidate will drive a vehicle to enable them to deliver library materials to various sites across South Lanarkshire. The post involves driving safely, loading and unloading the vehicle, sorting deliveries en route and physically delivering and uplifting boxes of materials as required.

Internal applicants note: Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity MarketPlace and complete their Skills and Qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking on the link as part of the application process in the section of the form titled “Review Skills and Qualifications”.

Location

Location: Hamilton Town House Library, Cadzow Street, Hamilton

Hours and Pattern

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (average hours)
Shift Pattern: 2 week shift pattern

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour unpaid break)
Week 2: Thursday and Friday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour unpaid break)

Salary and Duration

Salary Band: £13.33 - £13.79 per hour

Duration: Fixed term until 31 March 2026

Responsibilities

The role involves driving to deliver library materials to sites across South Lanarkshire, handling loading/unloading, sorting deliveries en route, and physically delivering and uplifting boxes of materials as required.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence. If successful at interview, preferred candidates will be required to demonstrate driving competency prior to the completion of the application process.

Organisation

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for delivering leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council. As an employee, you would receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave, calculated into hours on commencement of the role
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Application and Equal Opportunities

Please Apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information - This post is exempted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behavior requirements for the position. We are committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families as set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.