Library Assistant [Delivery]

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.

You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Are you passionate about books and helping others? We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Library Assistant - Delivery to support our outreach library services. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting books, media, and other library materials between branches and to home delivery customers, schools, and community centres, ensuring a timely and safe delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive a library vehicle along scheduled routes to deliver and collect library materials.

Provide a friendly and courteous service to all library users, including elderly or disabled customers.

Load and unload multiple boxes of books and other items, ensuring secure handling.

Maintain accurate delivery records and logs.

Use online systems.

Assist with setting up displays or events when required.

Perform basic vehicle checks and report maintenance issues.

Follow health and safety procedures and always adhere to traffic laws.

About You:

You should be reliable, organised, and able to work independently.

Love books and reading and be able to select resources for our customers.

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Hold a full clean driving license and be able to drive both manual and automatic large vehicles – HGV license not required.

Be physically fit with the ability to lift and carry boxes.

Experience working with vulnerable individuals is a plus.

Closing Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 23:59pm

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Julie Mansfield: Julie.Mansfield@Knowsley.gov.uk / 0151 443 4295

Daisy Hogarth: Daisy.Hogarth@Knowsley.gov.uk / 0151 443 2887

Jason Hughes: Jason.Hughes@Knowsley.gov.uk / 0151 443 1493

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.