Book Bus Driver

Book Bus Driver

Term Time Only, 37 hours a week

Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

Annual Salary £19,058 – £19,925 pro rata to term time

The School Library Service is a small customer-focused team which works under constant pressure – especially at peak times.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and capable person to drive the 7.5 tonne vehicle that delivers our book exchange service to schools.

The post holder will have to travel to schools throughout Essex, the Southend and Thurrock authorities, and occasionally into Herts where we have 3-4 schools. The post holder will also have to make multiple drop deliveries in a long wheel base transit style van over one week periods at the beginning and end of each term.

You will need to have a current driving licence with C1 category if your driving test was passed after 1997 (please state this on your application).

Considerable experience of driving, manoeuvring and the parking of large vehicles is required. A calm personality will be an advantage as you will be working to a strict timetable. A flexible attitude to your working day is also essential. This post will be term time only.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Additional Benefits

Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.

This includes:

• A Local Government pension scheme.
• Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £120 – £6,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme.
• Access to the key worker housing scheme.
• Childcare voucher scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams.
• Extensive induction programmes.
• At least 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 29 days dependant on grade & length of service).
• A sports & social club at County Hall, Chelmsford.
• Continued service benefits.
• Staff discounts in gyms / travel agents / car sales / restaurants & days out.
• Please visit / for a full list of benefits of working for Essex County Council

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.