Van Driver (BIBS)
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL16 5EB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75812492 |
Summary
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough Council).
Are you reliable, organised, and take pride in supporting your local libraries and customers?
We are looking for a practical and committed individual to join our Library Services team, helping to keep our libraries running smoothly and efficiently.
This is a key operational role that supports libraries across the Borough, ensuring books, resources and equipment are delivered safely and on time. You will be part of a service that plays a vital role in distributing stock to all Rochdale Borough Libraries which are are at the core of learning, wellbeing and community life.
About the Role
As a Library Services Van Driver, you will be responsible for driving a councilowned van to deliver library stock and other materials between sites. The role also involves manual handling, basic administration, and maintaining the condition and security of the vehicle and its contents. You will work closely with the Stock and Reader Development Manager and other bibliographical services staff to ensure deliveries run efficiently and safely.
What we are looking for
We are seeking someone who is dependable, practical and able to work independently while following clear procedures. A positive attitude, good organisational skills and a committment to public services are essential.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a supportive team delivering services that helps books to be distributed to all Rochdale Borough Libraries. This role offers variety, independence and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps libraries remain accessible and well rescourced by delivering books to libraries which includes new books and resevations customers have placed to be collected at their local library.
If you enjoy practical work, driving, and being part of a much valued library service, we would welcome your application.
If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Penny Butterworth ( Library & Customer Services Manager) penny.butterworth@rochdale.gov.uk.
To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a sponsorship for this role at this stage.