Delivery and Collections Driver

Delivery and Collections Driver

Full-Time 24895 - 25283 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Guildhall Northampton

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deliver and collect resources for libraries and community hubs across Northamptonshire.
  • Company: Join West Northants Council, a people-focused organisation with a commitment to service excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
  • Other info: Casual contract until June 2027 with a friendly team environment.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in your community while enjoying a dynamic and varied role.
  • Qualifications: Must have a full clean UK driving licence.

The predicted salary is between 24895 - 25283 £ per year.

Overview

The postholder will provide a consistent, high-quality, customer-focused delivery and collection service for libraries, museums, community hubs, and associated traded services.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and collect resources across West and North Northamptonshire, transporting items such as books, furniture, shelving, salvage, and other equipment to support service delivery teams.
  • Provide an excellent customer experience with high standards of service at all times.
  • Safely and efficiently deliver resources by operating a van in line with Road Traffic Act regulations and planned schedules, while responding to ad hoc requests.
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks, maintenance, cleaning, and refuelling in accordance with council procedures.
  • Support loading, unloading, and warehousing of service and supplier resources.
  • Operate the van safely in all conditions and promptly report any issues to the appropriate manager.

Requirements

  • A full clean UK driving licence is required.

About Us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. Our culture focuses on ambition, new ideas, better ways of working, and delivering services with care and attention to detail.

  • Details
  • Salary Frequency: Annual
  • Working Hours: 9-5
  • Job Reference: Ref/53/8847
  • Contract Type: Casual
  • Contract Details: Fixed term contract until June 2027
  • Closing Date: 8 July, 2026
  • Job Category: Libraries
  • Location: Booth Meadow House, United Kingdom
  • Job Posted Date: 1 July, 2026
  • Note

Further information and supporting documents can be found on the careers site. This description retains the key responsibilities, requirements, and context of the role.

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The Guildhall Northampton

Contact Details:

The Guildhall Northampton Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Delivery and Collections Driver

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Teamwork
Customer Service
Time Management