Mobile Library Driver

Mobile Library Driver Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. You will be part of an inspiring Libraries Team, contributing to the delivery of an innovative library service. You will assist in the delivery of a comprehensive range of services, that are shaped by communities, responsive to change and open to all, promoting our vision of a library service that enriches lives. Organisation Cheshire West and Chester Council Location Ellesmere Port Job Category Libraries and Archives Grade CWAC NJC - Grade 4 Salary Min £25,185 pro rata per annum Salary Max £25,989 pro rata per annum Hours per week 14.8 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 15/03/2026 Ref No W4388 Documents WAWB 5550 - Mobile Library Driver Job Role Profile 2026.docx (Word, 712.19kb) Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. Are you a team player who thrives in a constantly changing environment, who really knows what it feels like to receive and give great customer service? If so, we are looking to recruit a Mobile Library Driver to fill a position on the Cheshire West Mobile Library.  You will drive and help to deliver an efficient and effective mobile library, information and advice service to the public and to support the Specialist Customer Service Representative, Team Leader and Lead Librarians in providing efficient and effective solutions to customer queries and requests. Your responsibilities will include driving the fully electric mobile library vehicle on agreed routes to designated stops, ensuring that the vehicle is parked safely for public use and welcoming users to the library.  You will complete risk assessments for existing and new stops, have responsibility for the safe running of the vehicle, completing daily maintenance checks, reporting issues and liaising with partners to maintain safety whilst keeping comprehensive and up-to-date records of all driving and maintenance duties. You will attend training courses as required to retain the necessary qualifications for this position. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to develop positive working relationships and be able to deal with varied situations in a pragmatic and supportive manner. You will have the energy and enthusiasm to deliver the range of services we provide. This is a permanent position.  Pattern of hours is 14.8 hours, working Mondays and Tuesdays every week. For more information, please contact Paulette Peake at paulette.peake@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk  or call 0151 337 4688. To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment.  Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence. Apply for this job Send to a Friend Login Register Current Vacancies