Part Time Mobile Library Supervisor (HGV Class 2 Driver)

Witham Source: WhatJobs

£25,959 to £28,621 Per Annum

Part Time Mobile Library Supervisor (HGV Class 2 Driver)

Date: T13:01:21.15

Location: Witham, Essex, GB, CM8 2

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11.59pm

Job Reference: 25959

Additional Reference: 28621

Salary: £25,959 to £28,621 Per Annum, full time equivalent

Overview

Part Time Mobile Library Supervisor (HGV Class 2 Driver) Fixed Term, Part Time. Working 14.5 hours per week on a 3-week rotation, with a requirement to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. Earliest start times are approximately 8am with the latest finish time being approximately 6pm. Actual earnings based on 14.5 hours per week are £10,173 to £11,216 per annum. This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a period of 6 months, with the potential to extend this term. The role is based out of Witham Essex, but involves driving the mobile library across villages in Essex.

The Opportunity

Managing a mobile library including using library systems, moving physical stock, and dealing with customers. The Mobile Library Supervisor has a sound working knowledge of Customer Services and specific business processes. They provide an efficient and effective mobile library service by carrying out the day-to-day operation, driving and supervision of mobile library services, maintaining a high level of customer care, acting as the first point of contact for public access to council services, and undertaking a range of tasks that support the delivery of a quality service. They assist in promoting and providing the library outreach program throughout the county, including to audiences identified in the Outreach Service plan.

Why Work With Us?

Essex County Council is the 2nd largest Local Authority in the United Kingdom, so you would be joining a large organization.
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, full-time equivalent.
Local Authority Pension Scheme.
Make a difference to the local community.
Work for a high performing team with great team morale and friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues.
Great training pathways.
Encouragement for continual professional development.

Accountabilities

Welcoming library users and helping to deliver a quality service, working at the base or other appropriate library as required.
Undertaking all stock circulation procedures including issuing and discharging loanable items, membership routines, reservation procedures, stock maintenance, overdue procedures, sorting, shelving, and tidying returned material, collecting fines and other income, liaising with library staff on stock exchange, and attending meetings as required.
Maintaining and cleaning the vehicles in accordance with the requirements set out on the daily log sheet book, including delivery and collection of vehicles for maintenance/repair.
Helping customers with their enquiries and using ICT equipment where provided.
Delivering books and equipment as required.
Complying with health, safety, and welfare responsibilities, including safeguarding children, in accordance with the work role.
Participating in training and development and being responsible for self-development.
Supporting the implementation of the Service Plan, promoting and marketing all services, contributing to statistical returns, and engaging in informal customer consultation.
Carrying out other appropriate duties as may be required.

The Experience You Will Bring

Current HGV class 2 driving licence and ability to drive a 12-ton vehicle.
Experience of driving large vehicles and conducting routine vehicle checks.
At least 21 years old (for insurance purposes).
Experience working in a customer-focused environment.
Future and improvement-focused approach, embracing change and delivering new ways of working.
Ability to deliver quality customer service, including experience of dealing with elderly people.
Experience of using IT equipment and Microsoft Office packages.
Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and processes.
Knowledge of Data Protection (GDPR) and Freedom of Information legislation.
Ability to analyze and interpret information to identify trends.

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2026. The Opportunity Managing a mobile library including using library systems, moving physical stock, and dealing with customers. The role is based out of Witham Essex, but will be driving the mobile library across villages in Essex on a 3-week rota system. Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK and is undergoing significant transformational change to further enhance customer focus, service, and delivery. The mobile library service is instrumental in providing a library service to our harder to reach residents due to mobility or geographical constraints. The Mobile Library Supervisor has a sound working knowledge of Customer Services and specific business processes. They provide an efficient and effective mobile library service by carrying out the day-to-day operation, driving and supervision of mobile library services, maintaining a high level of customer care, acting as the first point of contact for public access to council services and undertaking a range of tasks that support the delivery of a quality service. They assist in promoting and providing the library outreach program throughout the county, including to audiences identified in the Outreach Service plan.

Why work with us? Essex County Council is the 2ndlargest Local Authority in the United Kingdom so you would be joining a huge organisation. 26 days annual leave plus bank holiday, full time equivalent. Local Authority Pension Scheme. Make a difference to the local community. Work for a high performing team with great team morale and friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues. Great training pathways. Encouragement to all staff for their continual professional development.

Accountabilities To welcome library users and help to deliver a quality service, working at the base or other appropriate Library as required To undertake all stock circulation procedures including: issue and discharge of loanable items, membership routines, reservation procedures, stock maintenance, overdue procedures, to sort, shelve and tidy returned material, to collect fines and other income, to liaise with library staff on stock exchange and other procedures including attendance at meetings as required. To maintain and clean the vehicles in accordance with the requirements set out on the daily log sheet book including delivery and collection of vehicles for maintenance/repair. To help customers with their enquiries and use information communications technology (ICT) equipment where provided. To deliver books and equipment as required. To comply with the individual (and line management) responsibilities for Health Safety & Welfare in the workplace, including ensuring safeguarding children, in accordance with work role. To participate in training and development and be responsible for self-development. To support the implementation of the Service Plan, being proactive in the promotion and marketing of all services, to contribute to the provision of statistical returns and to be involved in informal customer consultation. To carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required.

The Experience You Will Bring Current HGV class 2 driving licence and able to drive a 12-ton vehicle Experience of driving large vehicles and carrying out routine vehicle checks At least 21 years old (for insurance purposes) Demonstrable experience of working in a customer focused environment. Future and improvement focused approach, embracing and advocating change with the ability to deliver new ways of working. Able to deliver quality customer service, understanding of dealing with elderly people Previous experience of using IT equipment / IT skills, including Microsoft Offices Packages. Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and processes. Knowledge of Data Protection (GDPR) and Freedom of Information legislation. Ability to analyse and interpret information to identify trends.

Part Time Mobile Library Supervisor (HGV Class 2 Driver) Fixed Term, Part Time £25,959 to £28,621 Per Annum, full time equivalent Location: Witham Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11.59pm. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Applicants must have a current HGV class 2 driving licence and must be able to drive a 12-ton vehicle. Working 14.5 hours per week on a 3-week rotation, with a requirement to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. Week 1: Thursday and Friday Week 2: Friday and Saturday Week 3: Tuesday and Wednesday Earliest start times are approximately 8am with the latest finish time being approximately 6pm. Actual earnings based on 14.5 hours per week are £10,173 to £11,216 per annum. Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a period of 6 months, with the potential to extend this term. Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October

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