Are you tired of being away from home for days on end? Or perhaps working alone?
Are you ready to work for an organisation that encourages good work life balance?
What You Will Be Doing
If you are looking for a driving role with variety, Monday to Friday daytime hours, 7.5‑hour shifts, driving local routes, you are physically fit and enjoy working outdoors, this would be a great fit for you.
We are looking for drivers that have a good understanding of Health & Safety. You must hold a minimum Category C driving licence, a current digital tachograph card, and evidence of a completed Drivers CPC qualification.
You will work 37 hours per week with early mornings and some weekend and bank holiday working. Opportunity to work overtime is available.
A Range Of Benefits Including
- Generous holiday entitlement – 27 days holiday each year plus some bank holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave
- Double time of basic pay for any bank holiday working
- Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover
- Employee Wellbeing service
- Free health checks
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
- Online platform offering discounts from retailers
- Training and development opportunities
Further Information
For an informal conversation please contact Richard Barnes on richard.barnes@example.com.
About Us
At Dorset Council, it’s not just about the work we do, it’s about how we do it. At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We
- Provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
- Work in partnership to make a real difference
- Value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- Support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
- Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- Have access to a range of benefits and support
- Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible – if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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