Driver Support

GELS plays an important role in supporting the care sector in Gloucestershire. We are responsible for the distribution, delivery, collection, maintenance and minor adaptations of medical equipment to support people being discharged from hospital and to help people to remain independent in their own home. The service is delivered on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council and One Gloucestershire.

As Driver Support, you will help keep the service running smoothly by transporting medical equipment between GELS sites and supporting the upkeep of our vehicle fleet. This practical, hands-on role combines driving, basic vehicle maintenance and workshop support.

Working as part of the wider Logistics Team, you will take pride in maintaining high standards, keeping accurate records and ensuring vehicles are safe, clean and ready for use. This is a varied role within an established and supportive team, where your work will contribute to an essential countywide service.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual with experience of driving vehicles and a practical understanding of vehicle defects and basic maintenance. You will be organised, adaptable and able to manage your workload with minimal supervision.

Driving and operating vehicles safely.

Identifying vehicle defects and carrying out basic repairs or maintenance.

Working in a busy transport, fleet or workshop environment.

Managing workloads independently and prioritising tasks effectively.

Maintaining accurate records and following agreed procedures.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide guiding principles for the way we work and set the tone for our culture. If you share our values of Accountability, Integrity, Empowerment, Respect and Excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Our people do all they can to make a difference to local communities across Gloucestershire. In return, we offer:

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills

Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally

Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.

GCC’s Cycle to Work Salary

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)

Applying

Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

For an informal discussion, please, contact ASCRecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk

To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply now’ today!

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship for this role. Candidates will need the right to work in the UK that enables them to commit to at least six months of employment.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:

Driver Support – Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk, as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process.

*a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.