Library Driver and Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,744.16 to £14,897.57 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2026_1751 |
Summary
22 hours per week spread out over 4 days. Tuesday and Friday are essential working days, It is envisaged that days will be 5.5 hours daily (between 8.30am – 3pm).
We are looking for someone to provide a regular delivery service transporting books between Island libraries, and to deliver and collect other items as required for the Library and Heritage Service. The post holder will use a sack truck to transport crates of books and other large items (manual handling training will be provided).
Other duties will include assisting with practical operational and administration tasks daily across the Library and Heritage Service.
The successful candidate should have experience of driving a large van or vehicle. They will be responsible for ensuring that the vehicle driven is maintained through completion of daily checks, refuelling, vehicle cleanliness and reporting of any maintenance and repair issues to fleet management. An annual driving licence check will be carried out and the successful candidate will have to pass the Council driving assessment prior to appointment.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact James Butt at 01983 823824 or james.butt@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
Local Government pension scheme
Discounted Solent ferry travel
Island bus network discount
Cycle to work scheme
Staff parking permit scheme
Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
We are looking for someone to provide a regular delivery service transporting books between Island libraries, and to deliver and collect other items as required for the Library and Heritage Service. The post holder will use a sack truck to transport crates of books and other large items (manual handling training will be provided).
Other duties will include assisting with practical operational and administration tasks daily across the Library and Heritage Service.
The successful candidate should have experience of driving a large van or vehicle. They will be responsible for ensuring that the vehicle driven is maintained through completion of daily checks, refuelling, vehicle cleanliness and reporting of any maintenance and repair issues to fleet management. An annual driving licence check will be carried out and the successful candidate will have to pass the Council driving assessment prior to appointment.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact James Butt at 01983 823824 or james.butt@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
Local Government pension scheme
Discounted Solent ferry travel
Island bus network discount
Cycle to work scheme
Staff parking permit scheme
Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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