Derbyshire County Council
Closing date: 19 April 2026
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about Libraries, is an excellent team player and is eager to learn.
You need to be competent and confident to drive a 3,500kg vehicle. It is essential to be able to drive the vehicle in both urban and rural settings in accordance with appropriate road traffic regulations.
The successful candidate will be:
- Able to create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers
• Excellent at multi-tasking, efficient, happy to work under pressure & confident with working alone on a Mobile Library.
• Able to promote our services.
• Confident in using IT (training will be given on specific library systems)
Library experience is an advantage, but we also welcome candidates who have demonstrated exceptional customer service elsewhere.
The timetable for this post is full time, 37 hours, Monday – Thursday, 09.00 – 17.00, and Friday 09:00 – 16:30
Please note:
- Library work can be physically demanding.
- Staff may also occasionally be asked to cover other roles within Derbyshire libraries.
- Some evening and weekend working may be required, with the need for flexibility on occasions to suit the needs of the service.
What we offer you.
- 25 days of annual leave – pro rata (plus an additional 5 with 5 years of continuous service)
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Discounts at selected county leisure centers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free online health and exercise sessions
Provisional Interview Date: 11th May 2026