Driver/Handy Person

Driver Handy Person

County Transport – Dove Holes Workshop

£25,185 - £25,583 per annum – plus market leading package (see below) –

County Transport is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Driver / Handyperson capable of working to high standards with minimum supervision. The successful candidate will be required to collect and deliver a wide range of vehicles to assist the workshop with vehicle servicing, and repair work at local dealerships. They will also be required to carry out general workshop cleaning and housekeeping, vehicle valeting, and carry out minor property maintenance, repairs and alterations as required.

A full driving licence including category’s B, C and D1 are a requirement for this role.

All standard and specialist tools/equipment are supplied as part of the position, along with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and branded workwear.

The role will be based at our Dove Holes Workshop and the standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am – 3.00pm. On Occasion the successful candidate may be required to assist at the other County Transport Workshops.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, Derbyshire based work and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Generous 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regular standard working hours Monday to Friday - supporting a great work life balance
• Occupational sick pay scheme – up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years’ service.
• Commitment to your continuing professional development with ongoing training opportunities
• Regular annual pay increments
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including physio, counselling & occupational health
• Discount on leisure centre memberships
• And much more.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass a police security NPPV2 vetting check.

To discuss this exciting role further please contact the Service Manager Ben Plummer – ben.plummer@derbyshire.gov.uk

All applications will be reviewed at the point of submission and an interview will be arranged immediately for suitable candidates.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.