We're looking for someone with excellent customer service skills, who is an excellent team player and is eager to learn.
Holding a Current Category C licence and CPC Licence whilst being competent and confident with driving large vehicles in both urban and rural settings is essential.
The successful candidate will be:
* Able to create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers
* Excellent at multi-tasking, efficient, happy to work under pressure & confident with working alone on a Mobile Library.
* Able to promote our services.
* Confident in using IT (training will be given on specific library systems)
Library experience is an advantage, but we also welcome candidates who have demonstrated exceptional customer service elsewhere.
Please note:
* Library work can be physically demanding.
* Staff may also occasionally be asked to cover other roles within Derbyshire libraries.
* Some evening and weekend working may be required, with the need for flexibility on occasions to suit the needs of the service.
What we offer you.
* 25 days of annual leave – pro rata (plus an additional 5 with 5 years of continuous service)
* Generous local government pension scheme
* Discounts at selected county leisure centres
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free online health and exercise sessions
Provisional Interview Date : 1 October 2025
Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.
Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council's IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. .
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. T
Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,185.00-£25,583.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person