R2R103740 - Driver / Fitter

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

We are looking for an experienced Driver / Fitter to join the Southend Equipment & Adaptation Service team on a full time and temporary basis (6 months). As a Driver / Fitter, you will effectively contribute to achieving the overall aims & objectives of the service, namely the prompt and efficient delivery, monitoring, servicing and collection of items of equipment and minor adaptations. To accurately account for stock received, issued, stored, returned & condemned.

To clean, inspect, service/maintain, re-package, label and safely store previously issued items maximising recycling the efficiencies achieved by the service. To ensure the correct administrative & legislative policies, procedures and systems are fully met within the requirements of the Adult Social Care Department, Southend on Sea City Council. Health Authority and other local or national government bodies.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work on your own initiatives and prioritise own workload. Good understanding of basic health & safety principles including safe manual handling, COSHH awareness, storage safety issues, security & fire awareness is essential for this role. Please note this a physically demanding role as there will be a lot of lifting involved. You will undergo the Borough Fleet Vehicle Driving Test

Your application will not be considered if you do not have a full driving Licence.

GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent or other evidence of educational attainment appropriate to the grading of the post is essential for this post.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.