Lead Community Services Driver/Technician
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,522 to £28,383 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Epsom, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Epsom & Ewell Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OS/26/329361 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and friendly individual to join our Community Services team.
The role of the Lead Community Services Driver Technician is to support and lead the Driver Technician team. The role includes raising the department invoices and ensuring Health & Safety protocols are followed. Training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will need to have a background in community support services and be able to drive accessible vehicles up to a D1 license; D1 training can be provided if successful. You will need to be organised, able to work independently and effectively within a team. You will need to manage your time well to ensure you are able to meet the needs of the service. You will need to have excellent people skills along with driving experience.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure on your own initiative, often to tight deadlines and with minimum supervision, possess a positive and “can do” attitude and a commitment to customer service. You will be expected to deliver a person-centred approach to our service members. You will be core to the daily delivery of our services to our customers.
To find out more about the role, please contact Selina Bilgin on 01372 720563
If you would like to make a positive impact on our residents and would like to be part of a professional and committed team then this role may be for you. Your contribution will help maintain the high standards of service our community relies on, making a real difference to people’s lives every day.
At Epsom & Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note: salary will increase by 3% from 01 April 2026
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Interviews/ assessments: 19 and 20 February 2026
The role of the Lead Community Services Driver Technician is to support and lead the Driver Technician team. The role includes raising the department invoices and ensuring Health & Safety protocols are followed. Training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will need to have a background in community support services and be able to drive accessible vehicles up to a D1 license; D1 training can be provided if successful. You will need to be organised, able to work independently and effectively within a team. You will need to manage your time well to ensure you are able to meet the needs of the service. You will need to have excellent people skills along with driving experience.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure on your own initiative, often to tight deadlines and with minimum supervision, possess a positive and “can do” attitude and a commitment to customer service. You will be expected to deliver a person-centred approach to our service members. You will be core to the daily delivery of our services to our customers.
To find out more about the role, please contact Selina Bilgin on 01372 720563
If you would like to make a positive impact on our residents and would like to be part of a professional and committed team then this role may be for you. Your contribution will help maintain the high standards of service our community relies on, making a real difference to people’s lives every day.
At Epsom & Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note: salary will increase by 3% from 01 April 2026
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Interviews/ assessments: 19 and 20 February 2026
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