Delivery and Collections Driver

Role overview

This position sits within a local authority team and focuses on dependable, customer-oriented transport support for libraries, museums, community hubs, and related traded services. The successful person will move a variety of items, such as books, furniture, shelving, salvage, and other equipment, throughout West and North Northamptonshire so that service teams can operate smoothly.

Main duties

• Provide a reliable delivery and collection service with a strong customer service approach.
• Transport books, furniture, shelving, salvage, and other equipment between sites and service areas.
• Support service delivery across West and North Northamptonshire by ensuring resources reach the right teams on time.
• Carry out planned runs and also respond to unplanned collection or delivery requests when needed.
• Operate a van safely and in accordance with Road Traffic Act requirements and council procedures.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, as well as routine cleaning, maintenance checks, and refuelling.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and warehousing activities for service and supplier materials.
• Report faults, concerns, or incidents quickly to the relevant manager.
• Ensure the vehicle is used safely in all weather and road conditions.

Requirements

• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong commitment to customer service and professional conduct.
• Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and manage vehicle checks responsibly.
• Comfortable handling physical loading, unloading, and warehouse-related tasks.
• Willingness to follow schedules while remaining responsive to ad hoc requests.

Additional information

The employer notes that its full employee benefits information is available on the organisation’s careers site.

The role involves supporting libraries, museums, community hubs, and associated traded services by moving items and equipment across the wider Northamptonshire area.

Vehicle operation must always comply with council processes and road safety legislation.

Any issues encountered during vehicle use or daily checks should be reported promptly to the appropriate manager.

Terms and conditions

This role is based on a full-time, on-site working arrangement.

No salary figure, vacancy count, application deadline, start date, or notice period was provided in the source information.

No specific education requirement or eligibility restriction was stated beyond holding the required driving licence.