We are looking for staff to be on a register of Casual Driver/Library Assistants who are contacted when cover is needed for staff absence. Hours will vary, as and when required and will include weekend working.

The role involves driving both the Mobile library and the Home Library Service vehicle, which are based at Kempston Library. In addition to driving the vehicle you will be required to help customers, deal with enquiries, use IT, carry out library routines and carry out basic vehicle checks.

You should be an experienced Class C driver with recent experience of driving large vehicles. A clean driving licence and the availability to lift and move boxes of books are essential.

You will be required to undergo a driving assessment.

Closing date: 1st December 2024

Interviews will be held on the 16th & 18th December 2024.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·     a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·     a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability